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    Weld Symbol Clarification

    REGRUMBLE this was also my interpretation of the weld symbol, however, there is no fillet size called out. This is where the ambiguity comes from. I can see where an operator may interpret this as no filler required. This will be a GTAW (TIG), so a weld is possible without additional filler...
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    Weld Symbol Clarification

    I am in need of a little clarification on a pretty basic weld symbol. Does the weld symbol shown in the attached document require the welder to use filler material in the fillet weld? Thanks in advance!
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    Solidworks 2009 File Icons

    I know there has been much discussion about this in the past but due to a recent hard drive failure my Solidworks 2009 installation has been reinstalled and is back to SP0. Unfortunately we no longer have support. Now when part/drawing/assembly files are saved the icon is the generic yellow...
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    Testing Electrical Connections

    Thank you all. Your help is appreciated. I will look into the equipment suggested.
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    Testing Electrical Connections

    Can someone help me with some guidance. Is there a good way to test the integrity of a crimped electrical connection? Is there equipment that can do this on a completed assembly scale?
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    EN standards pricing

    Can anyone explain why the English version of a standard is double the cost of the same standard in an alternate language? Go to the link below and search for EN 60079-0 for example. http://www.techstreet.com
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    IEC Metric Motor Requirements

    I should have said switch\circuit breaker not thermal overload, sorry.
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    IEC Metric Motor Requirements

    I am assisting a colleague on a project and need a little help on a question we have. We are designing a product that utilizes a standard IEC induction motor and are adding some components such as a thermal overload and switch to the terminal box. In order to do this we must remove the...

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