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    Nut and Bolt combination (surface treatment proven concept)

    Here is further more details. Joint structure material = CFRP + Aluminium, Primary structure possibility of moisture. Bolt EN6114T (Titanium, T code= SAA Sulfuric Acid Anodizing) Nut ASNA2536P (CRES, P code = Passivated and dry film lubricant, Grey color)
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    Nut and Bolt combination (surface treatment proven concept)

    Hi, Like to use the available Ti- Hilock (SAA- sulfuric acid anodized) with CRES - shear nut (Passivated) on CFRP aluminium joint. It is restricted by process. Can any one explain the what could be the reason? The following combination is allowed. Ti- Hilock (aluminium coating) with CRES-...
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    Application of Datum Target Areas

    Here is the reference of ASME: 4.24.4 Datum Target Areas Where it is determined that an area is necessary to assure establishment of the simulated datum (that is, where spherical or pointed pins would be inadequate), a target area of the desired shape is specified. The datum target area is...
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    Application of Datum Target Areas

    Thank you tbuelna, Sorry for insufficient information Yeah I agree with you an theoretical no deflection component needs just the three points to establish the primary datum, more than three will be state of free-condition. In my case, Cargo door assembly is designed for this datum targets...
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    Application of Datum Target Areas

    Hi guys, Got messed up with the datum target areas definition and inspection methods. Could some one clarify on this? There is necessity to use the datum target area to establish a primary datum surface A. But from design side the datum target area defined as dia of 50mm, from manufacturing...
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    Shimming of Metal Assemblies

    Thank you all, giving an brief understanding
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    Shimming of Metal Assemblies

    Sparweb thanks for your feed back, I didn't know about the red flag was mistake. thanks berkshire.
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    Shimming of Metal Assemblies

    Hello Guys, I am looking for the help on choosing the shim material for the Aluminium (mainly 7000 and 2000 series). Looked back on the previous programs 2000 aluminium sheets are used with the T3 heat treated. Thinking over using GFRP shim on this assemblies probably strength and the Galvanic...
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    Forming Aluminium 7050 plate of 220mm thick

    Thanks!! Wil Taylor
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    Forming Aluminium 7050 plate of 220mm thick

    Tbuelna.. I have attached the picture for the contour reference. Accuracy doesn't matter this shall be machined later on as well on worst case. looking forward to hear your suggestions and thanks for your...
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    Forming Aluminium 7050 plate of 220mm thick

    Like to know anyone/company have experience on the 7050 aluminium plate of 200 mm thick, with the size of the 1.2m by 1.2m. forming to 3D dimensional contour. What could be the excess material required and process??

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