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    DWG FILE MISSING

    Trying to save a .dft file as a .dwg (acad drawing file). When I try to open the .dwg file with AutoCad the file is not there. As if it wasn't created. Any ideas ?
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    Pump motor sizing

    You'll have to pardon me for not being more knowing on this subject but I've been in the mechanical field so far. I'm having trouble figuring how much pressure and HP is needed to pump Dexron6 (transmission fluid) at a temperature of 14F, through a system with 3/4" I.D. hose. This is a...
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    Sketch questions

    Is there a setting,other than shortcuts? Thank you.
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    Sketch questions

    Version 2005, yes I know it's old, hope to upgrade in a few months once some very needed funds come in. Used Solid Works years ago but don't remember all I used to know. Are all cutouts, protrusions, etc., first created in sketch mode or is there a way to pick cutout, pick plane and create...
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    View borders showing in Edrawings viewer

    Saving Solid Edge draft files as AutoCad .dwg's When these are opened in Edrawings viewer the view borders are showing and cannot figure out how to remedy this. Anyone know how? Thank you.
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    Parts List Order

    Have an assembly with both purchased items (screws, washers, etc.) and manufactured details (machined items). When creating parts list would like all purchased items listed first, say 1, 2, 3. Made details to follow, say 4, 5, 6, etc. Does anyone know how to accomplish this? Another thing I'm...
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    VERSION 18 INSTALL QUESTION

    Don't have access to the readme file. Only have one install file on the CD which is 526+kb. Does the file say anything about the Microsoft framework.net file? Thank you.
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    VERSION 18 INSTALL QUESTION

    Hope someone can help with this. Trying to install Solid Edge version 18 with home license. It runs through the process of reading files, checking package integrity and extracting files. Next I get a Windows 2000 set-up window telling me to go to control panel to add system components. When I...
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    ELECTRIC GRIPPERS

    Hi everyone, Looking for electric parallel grippers. Part wieght equals approx. 70lbs. 1.38 min. jaw travel. Will use two, three if need be, grippers. Need to be servo driven, PLC controlled. Prefer 24vdc. Haven't had any luck locating these, does anyone have an idea where to find them? Also...
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    ESD QUESTIONS

    In the process of designing a push-block type conveyor line and would like some input regarding electrostatic discharge. Pallets, what type of material would be best. Is u.h.m.w. or polypropylene suitable? What about wear strip material. A little feedback to get the discussion going. Thanks.
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    TORQUE QUESTION

    Hi Tmoose, Not sure this is the figure I'm looking for since my threaded block is not coming up against a stop after which the tension would be induced. Hi Greg, The 75lbs. is after the spring is compressed. It will start at about 16lbs. and finish at 75lbs. Thanks
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    TORQUE QUESTION

    Hi Everyone, Would like a little help please. Have a pc. of 1/2-13 lubed all-thread running thru the middle of a compression spring. As I drive this screw it will bring a threaded block up the screw and compress the spring. When compressed the spring force is 75lbs. Travel will be 6 inches per...
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    CHANNEL/DIMENSIONS

    Thanks to all of you for the help.
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    CHANNEL/DIMENSIONS

    Sorry. Yes the weight is 25lbs.ft. I haven't went to the webcivil site yet but yes I'm looking for fillet and angles. Thank you.
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    PLANES SPREAD OUT/WON'T MATE

    Yes I found them very helpful. Stuck the quote marks in since they are part of internet address for this site. It can be frustrating when you can't get something to work the way you want it to, the brain and eyes are tired from staring at a screen for hours on end. I truly thank everyone for...

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