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  1. mechantaeus

    Shaft breakage

    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]
  2. mechantaeus

    Bearing substitute : Any Comments

    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...
  3. mechantaeus

    What is "Lean Maintenance"?

    "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...
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    Revision Letters vs. Numbers

    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]
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    Flatness Call out

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

    Level probe for toothpaste

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

    Flatness Call out

    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]
  8. mechantaeus

    DOM Pipe Straightness, runout.

    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]
  9. mechantaeus

    DOM Pipe Straightness, runout.

    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...
  10. mechantaeus

    Electric Bill Reading.

    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]
  11. mechantaeus

    anodizing thin wall aluminum parts

    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]
  12. mechantaeus

    anodizing thin wall aluminum parts

    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]
  13. mechantaeus

    anodizing thin wall aluminum parts

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

    Is Ansys Workbench good for Analysis

    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]
  15. mechantaeus

    Obtaining my MASTER's Degree

    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...
  16. mechantaeus

    VFD on Compressor

    Reducing the HP will reduce CFM of the compressor [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  17. mechantaeus

    VFD on Compressor

    Screw is positive displacement (medium is trapped and pushed forward). mech [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  18. mechantaeus

    VFD on Compressor

    It is a screw type compressor..does that make a difference for the VFD add-on? -mech [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  19. mechantaeus

    Common Coolant for All Machines?

    My Plant Manager has come with an idea to have one coolant for all machines (including a creep feed grinder). I disagree with this , I think the creep feed should use a semi synthetic coolant specially formulated for this process (TRIM EP 320 for eg.) Any inputs/comments ? Thx -mech...
  20. mechantaeus

    Linear Rails: THK Vs NSK

    Thanks you All for the info. [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]

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