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    machining cut in Pro E

    I don't understand why a sweep-cut along a curve would not accomplish this. Your sweep volume would be the 2D profile of the ball end mill cut you want along the curve you specify. What do you mean by upper and lower halves?
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    Other Applications "Reading" Surfaces?

    Hello REDesigner09, Could not view the image attached. CNC machines or ANSYS will read any model you give them. However, they are not designed to predict what your intent is. A CNC machine will operate based on the coordinates of the model, and will machine, cut, drill, etc based on what you...
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    shell to shell ,,contact,,

    What's your problem with setting spring stiffness? Just unknown?
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    Type V vs Type VII blast media on aircraft parts

    Yes you are absolutely right. I can't change the process without approval. There are channels I can follow to submit change requests, but need to justify it first. We have NDI capabilities in-house, and it was my method of choice to begin with. I'm a newbie engineer, and wanted some...
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    Type V vs Type VII blast media on aircraft parts

    Our plant repairs aircraft parts for the military. Regulations determine which type of media we can use on specific parts. Recently our technicians have been complaining about the time required to strip paint using the softer type VII on some stubborn parts coated with primer. They've shown...
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    Internet product Searching

    Try www.globalspec.com

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