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    Converting Inventor Files to SolidWorks

    It is telling me that it is an unsupported Inventor version and then it is showing an error file to check out which states: Error: Unsupported Inventor Version. INVENTOR-in did not complete successfully. Context: Record ending on line number 1 OR one of its fields. Thanks for checking...
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    Converting Inventor Files to SolidWorks

    Hello, I am trying to convert a disc full of vendor files from Inventor to SolidWorks, but I am having trouble. For some reason, I can not open any of the Inventor files in SolidWorks and then save them as part, assembly and drawing files. What could be causing this issue? Are there any kind...
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    Aluminum Threads - Preventing Damage

    I am not 100% of the materials, but I believe the base was 6061 aluminum - probably whatever was commercially available. The operating pressure should be around 150 to 200 psi. Thanks to everyone for the responses! It does sound like my boss wants to go with bronze or brass, but I wanted to get...
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    Work Instructions, SOE's, SOP's, Build Instructions.

    In most cases, making work instructions stink. When I first graduated 7 years ago, I began making work instructions. I even developed tennis elbow in one arm from sitting at my desk all day typing up certain items. I am a novice programmer and I can write pretty much anything in Access. I...
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    Aluminum Threads - Preventing Damage

    Hello, I am new to the forum and I did search a little bit, but I couldn't find any answers on my own. Pretty simple question - I currently have an aluminum housing with a threaded hole in the base (2 1.2-12 SAE). I have to build an adapter plate to screw into the hole, but I am unsure about...

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