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    Gasket calculation procedures

    I need to determine the optimum thickness, hardness, and %compression for a neoprene gasket required to seal the perimeter of a casting. The casting must be gasketed such that it can withstand an external water jet pressure of 200 psi. What are the calculation procedures to solve this type of...
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    Stress-strain data for Al #360

    Does anyone have stress-strain data for AL alloy #360 to share with me? Thanks.
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    Effective Projected Area (EPA)

    Hello, Does anyone knows how to calculate the effective projected area of a outdoor lighting fixture?
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    Respostas em portugues

    Eu posso tentar...
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    Spreadsheet for Tolerance Analysis

    Jalipa, My email is david_monteiro@hotmail.com. Thanks.[thumbsup]
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    Spreadsheet for Tolerance Analysis

    I just need it as a guide to create my own.
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    Spreadsheet for Tolerance Analysis

    Hi, I'm looking for a spreadsheet that I can use for tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies. Can anyone help me? Thanks...
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    Material Properties on 3D models

    Actually, I meant to say material spec (i.e. AL #380 or SS 3040)
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    Material Properties on 3D models

    Hi, How can you add the material property to a 3D model?
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    Water tight seal using elastic property of gasket material

    Hello, I have a design problem: I want to create a water tight seal using the elastic property of the gasket material. The gasket will be stretch to fit the perimeter of a frame and the elastic force of the gasket will be used as the sealing pressure. The frame is 12" x 9" square. If...
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    Material that reflects light, but not heat

    I have a design problem that I'm trying to resolve and I was wondering if someone could help me: I need to reflect light from a lamp source to a single direction by means of a reflector. The only problem is that I have to maintain the lamp temperature at a specific temperature. This creates a...
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    Industrial Lighting Standards

    I have a copy of the Lighting Handbook 8th ed. from IES (Illuminating Engineering Society), which has plenty of information that can help you. The foot candles (or Lux depending on your units) are broken down by Industry, area, and activity. For example, for the Pulp and Paper Industry a...
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    Drafting/Drawings Reference

    What you need is "Engineering Drawing and Design" by Cecil Jensen and Jay D. Helsel. This book covers basic drafting practices and Chapter 7 is dedicated to basic dimensioning including GD&T (basic). If you looking for a GD&T book without having to spend a lot of money, try...
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    Uneven Temperature Distribution on Glass

    Does anyone know where can I find information on temperature gradient effects on glass (in particular tempered sodalime and boresilicate)? I'm looking for temperature distribution on a surface for various glass thickness (preferably 1/8" thick).

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