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have you tried resolving the inclined force into the horizontal/vertical component (sin45 or cos45 whatever the case you have) ? so in addition to 30000, there is a vertical/horizontal force of 15000*sin(45)=10606 lbs. Let me know your results. -mechantaeus [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I am part of a full fledged cost reduction program at our firm. Recently the purchasing department asked me to look at a bearing substitute (NYLA-K mounted ball bearings-MB Manufacturing). We are currently using bearing blocks from Boston Gear that is three time the price. Any...

"Lean Maintenance" is nothing but a company wide Total preventive maintenance" or TPM. As already indicated this procedure involves deleagting as much responsibility to the operator as possible. TPM involved : regular-monthly weekly machine checks, chekclists , standard operating procedure...

SWCADMAN , We use the same X numbers for R and D work and A,B,C for the revs. Though the skipped number reference I,O,Q,S,Z was unknown here...thanks looslib.. -mechantaeus [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

Thank you all , I think I have a better understanding now, each one of you deserves a star. -mechantaeus [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I defintely recommend the laser depth locating method: Non Contact , visible and quick. [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I am working with a vendor who wants to spec out the folowing : 1,5 mm/2 m Flatness 1,5 mm/2 m Straightness I think calling out flatness and striaghtness this way is wrong . any ideas? -mechantaeus [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

Thanks for all your answers. The tolerance on the DOM was acceptable because we are getting it EPDM coating that can compensate a lot :)) Regards, [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

Does anybody know how straight are carbon steel DOM Pipes. i am working towards cost reduction of roller manufacture. The pipe i am looking at is 8"OD 87 " long (ryerson pg 210), i need to EPDM coat this roller such that the final circulat runout is .008". What I dont know is how straight are...

Hello Group: I need help reading the electric bill -> industrial . IT is fulll of terms unknown to a mechanical engineer "- PFj Rider Billing Addiiotnal base tarrif billing etc. PFJ rider billing :- PFJ allocation 300 kw etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I agree, it is a "perk" not the "salary". I would use a thicker wall to ensure a stronger part in the first place. [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

hard anodizing can go upto 2mm, since anodizing is not a mere coating it becomes PART of the metal surface...this imparts additional strength to the part. [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

tHIS MAY HELP http://www.saf.com/rightfinish.html [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I used the multiphysics version during my MS, i definitely vote for it over the workbench. It is also better if you run into non linear systems. -mechantaeus [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

I couldnt agree More with BobPE, my wife is pursuing her MBA and it is poor investment in time and money. All they are taought is how to be glib talkers, nothing concrete! I am an MS and I found it very helpful, the hard work and the technical info inspires confidence..that is my peronal opinion...