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    Waveguide Pressure Window

    Looking for a specification for the quartz window material - grade, type, class, anything, etc., of a waveguide pressure window. Thank you, Everett There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    SIS 4120-14 Alum

    THANKS! You can restr assured I'm book marking this address. Thanks alot! There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    SIS 4120-14 Alum

    Swedish Industrial Standard, Looking for its English equivalent,i.e., ASTM-B209, etc. I've tried SIS 4120, wrote it out, and used most every combination in the sun, but to no avail. Thanks, Everett There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    Stepped Header Design

    If the theory looks good and the facts differ, believe the facts and invent a new theory There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    Cast Alum Substitute from NACO 150

    Thanks, Swall! I'll use this info to present to the customer. There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    Cast Alum Substitute from NACO 150

    Thanks for the info!! Documentation wise, how would I get there? There are no problems, just challenges. Everett#2390
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    lamination test

    I would suggest looking into MIL-STD-810, Labratory testing procedures. Its not a detailed instruction, but gives a direction to go and you can fine tune it for your application. Everett#2390
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    Cast Alum Substitute from NACO 150

    I have two Norwegian items cast from NACO 150 Alum (Nordisk Alum Co.), circa 1971. American sub given is SAE 309. We have no molds to remake just one of each part. I'm looking for an extruded substitute alum alloy for the cast alum material and make billet from a block about the size of a 3...
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    Exhaust manifold design

    You're welcome. I saved the article from 1973. Everett#2390
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    Exhaust manifold design

    The Nov '73 issue of Hot Rod 70AARCuda suggests is alot better to understand than the latest Pit Stop answer in Sept 2007 issue. 2007 article is great for the math person, but for the quick decision person, the '73 article is quick reference. Just my 2 cts, Everett#2390
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    Picatinny Arsenal Etch

    Thanks, I'll look into it as you suggest.
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    Picatinny Arsenal Etch

    Looking for the cleaning process for titanium before adhesion process similar to MIL-HDBK-691D, Pages 144-146, Para 5.3.XXXXXXX Have seen reference to P2 etch, but can't see the similarity of the two processes. The part dwg calls for phosphate-fluoride method IAW hdbk mentioned, I don't think...
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    Picatinny Arsenal Etch

    Is there a substitute?
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    Electrical connection Info (Plating)

    SAE & ASTM are some of the standards used in both military & commerical. Alot of the mil specs & MIL STD's are being changed over to SAE & ASTM, MIL-SPEC-12345 is now SAE-AMS-12345. Contacts are gold plated being as gold is the next-to-perfect conductor and offers less corrosion with the least...
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    Water Intrusion Testing

    I have read thoroughly MIL-STD-810 and it explains it. Tks.

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