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    Accelerating and Decelerating a Panel on a Conveyor System

    dvd I think you hit the nail on the head. We hadn't considered moving the spraying equipment. This is likely much easier and safer. Thanks everyone for the advice! Chris
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    Accelerating and Decelerating a Panel on a Conveyor System

    Good ideas! Here are some more details: - Panels are High Strength Concrete so dropping probably is not going to work. - Panels travel in a line, with plenty of room in-between. - The panels weigh up to 800 lbs. - During the fast portion, the entire top side of the panel will need to be...
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    Accelerating and Decelerating a Panel on a Conveyor System

    Hello Everyone, We are currently trying to design a conveyor that will take a panel (180" x 72" x 1" and 800 lbs) from a constantly slow-moving conveyor (10 feet/minute) to a constantly fast-moving conveyor (300 fpm). - The only way I can think to do this is by putting a secondary conveyor...
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    Part manufacturing

    Fix your drawing as mentioned above then call the manufacturer and ask them. Some shops will be able to bend the part at some radii (probably not 100mm). This part looks like it will have to be rolled, which would be difficult (expensive) with 8mm thick steel. Is the 100mm radius critical...
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    What is the use of progressive tooling?

    Are you talking about stamping metal parts? I would start by finding tool and die makers around you and asking them. Chris
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    Colour of Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

    OSHA https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.144 Chris
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    Software suggestions for Standard Operating Procedures

    If you are already paying for office 365, you can use Sharepoint. I have had success with this in the past. https://blog.mydock365.com/how-to-setup-document-version-control-in-sharepoint Chris
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    Texas and Other US Power Shortages

    I don't think the problem is that Texas is on its own grid. The problem is that Texans could have invested in resources that would have prevented this from happening and chose not to. This was a choice that was made to save money, which is fine. If you ask me, I'd rather pay a few more cents...
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    A simple machine for squeezing liqu

    Agreed. You are not going to be able to calculate this. Assuming your ultimate goal is to achieve a certain tension on the cloth, your best bet is probably to find a way to adjust the force on the top roller (maybe a couple of springs and screws, for example). Once you can adjust the force...
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    A simple machine for squeezing liqu

    Agreed that the force vertically on the cloth is just spring and weight. ndems mentions all of the motor specs, though, so maybe they are looking for tension on the cloth. I'm more concerned that the machine is 1100 meters high... Which forces are you trying to determine and why? Chris
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    Texas and Other US Power Shortages

    Link to areTechnica article: https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/texas-power-grid-crumples-under-the-cold/ Looks like it wasn't just wind, but all types of power plants, coal, natural gas, and nuclear. I can't wait for turbines to be the popular issue and all the talking heads going on...
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    Chemical Sprayer for Demolding Agent

    Like this? https://www.lowes.com/pd/Numax-0-8-mm-125cc-HVLP-Handheld-HVLP-Paint-Sprayer/5000175149 https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1611602767/tips/816376017760_euuypp.webp Chris
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    Too fast-paced manufacturing environment for mechanical maintenance engineer

    I can only imagine what the (former) Electrician is hearing from his or her manager. If I were this mechanical maintenance engineer, I would be prepared to explain in detail what the repair is, how long it takes, why it is being performed, and perhaps some steps that can be taken to prevent...
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    Time Study Help

    Simulation software seems overly complex for this topic. It occurs to me there are only a few actions to time. Loading the Conveyor Unloading the Conveyor Machine Cycle What is the ideal standard work you are trying to develop? Chris
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    New Role, how much do I assert myself in the beginning?

    Here is a method I used that might help you. When I was new I would write down everything I wasn't sure of in a notebook. When I got back to my desk, I would do a quick internet search, including the company website, to see what I could learn and write them down. After several days I would...
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    Too fast-paced manufacturing environment for mechanical maintenance engineer

    I am certainly not suggesting that any repair be done unsafely. Indeed all energized equipment conveys some level of a safety risk, and human life should always be valued above all else. However, not all breakdowns present a safety risk. Sometimes a safe repair can be done without determining...
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    Torque limit of a socket head hex drive

    David, It sounds like your particular situation will, in-fact, require you to do the failure testing yourself, especially if you are going to use any thread-locker or anti-seize. The last thing you want to do is recommend a torque that will guarantee no stripping of the head, but not reaching...
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    Side hustle?

    I attempted a side hustle as a "freelance" mechanical engineer when I had too few years under my belt. I only had a few fruitful gigs, and they all ended disastrously. One ran out of money partway through the project, prior to a large deliverable, and wanted to back out of the contract...
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    CMMS, EAM and Big Data

    I understand your struggle with multiple systems that are not integrated and I sympathize with the idea that it is going to be more work for you. It can be very frustrating jumping from one place to another just to gather information. However, it has been my experience that a catch-all system...
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    Torque limit of a socket head hex drive

    You should find what you are looking for in this table: https://www.engineersedge.com/material_science/torque_values_stainless_steel_13353.htm

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