Thanks for all the help, From what I know they the part didn't take repeated tightening, but I don't trust them enough to say they never or someone never tried.
Cory - I appreciate the links, I am talking with Boltscience about their software and training for our company. I will be looking...
swall - thank you, I will look into why the 12.9 fastener is called out on the assembly drawing. Why would and 8.8 or 9.9 be more appropriate, and how can I find this information out in the future(I was not he designer or engineer on the project)? I would guess a Machinery Handbook?
BobM3 - I...
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I am still young engineer and need some help.
I received a customer product the other day where the threads in an Aluminum 6061 T6511 plate had been stripped out. This product has been around awhile and this is the first occurrence. There are some other issues I am also dealing with but...
I appologize for taking so long to reply. I have been out of town and really busy and have not had time to get back to this topic. The material inside varies from Butyl rubber, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate and any type of sealant or adheasive that must be heated to be applied.
Currently we are using...
I disagree and think that entry level engineering positions are abundant and not to hard to find. I am will be graduating here in december as a mechanical engineer and already have a job lined up.
I have had it for 6 months and never worked for the company before.
I think as a student you...
The fluid is initially a solid (not flowing) and needs to be heated to 400 deg F before it can be moved. Once moving it will most likely stay moving for a most of the day then rest and cool over night. Another thing is how long it takes to heat the fluid to that temp but that would depend on the...
Sorry another thing I would like find out is if I want the inside of my pipe to be 400 deg. F how hot must the heater be on the outside..
Diameter SS - 76 mm
CI - 100 mm
Hey everyone,
This is my first time posting and am unsure of how things work here. I am new to the engineering world and would like some help in solving two problems. I am comparing to separate parts; one made with Stainless steel (304) and one made with Cast Iron (Grade:65-45-12). My problem...
