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    Loose cannon colleague

    Very interesting posts. Thanks for all of your input. If I sum these up the general consensus here, to ignore him gets the most votes. I tend to think that this is best in the long term. I love working at my company and would never think of leaving because one person is unpleasant...that...
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    Disturbing Colleague

    BJC. I think you make a valid point. It takes all different types of personalities to make a strong team. And learning how to work successfully with all of them can help build a strong career. However, I don't think sales comes first. I think products engineered by engineers comes first.
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    Loose cannon colleague

    Thanks for the advice. The truth is he can be a great co-worker, but at times not so great. I prefer (2) ways of dealing with these situations: 1.) Nip it in the bud 2.) One-on-one confrontation, I definitely do not like to involve anyone else. As far as knocking his block off...that is my...
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    Loose cannon colleague

    Good Afternoon, I have a problem at work, and yes it is personal, and thought I would share it with the rest of you. Maybe you could shed some light on this situation and maybe some better handling techniques-->other than the ones I am using currently. I work with an slightly older engineer...
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    Export excel table from SW assy macro

    no, those options are not in the short cut menu. i also noticed that outside of solidworks you cannot copy file properties. in inventor there is a utility that will allow you to do this, but i can't find a similar function in solidworks :(
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    Export excel table from SW assy macro

    It seems that Lenny's macro was developed for SW2003 and will need some work--> and with my limited VBA experience this may prove to be a larger challenge. Also I have SW 2007, but I can not save the BOM direct to Excel. I had to cut and paste and then save. Thanks for your input, if any more...
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    Export excel table from SW assy macro

    Hello all, Is there a way to create an excel table from an assembly that would include custom properties? I am trying to output a spreadsheet from an assembly that would include part no, desc, qty, weight, and volume to do some further calculations. Currently I have to manually click on each...
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    How Do I refuse in a polite manner?

    OMG. I cannot believe that this is actually happening to someone else for a change. What a relief! Don't waste your time wondering how your actions are going to step on someone else's toes. Be brief, professional, and never give a stranger information about yourself. This is...
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    Any machineable plastic optically clear after machining?

    Thanks, I appreciate your input and attention to detail!
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    Any machineable plastic optically clear after machining?

    Does anyone know if there are any machineable plastics that come in tube form retain their transparency even after machining? No polishing steps preferred. Thanks in advance.
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    Black Oxide 18/8 Vs. 316 Stainless

    Can anyone comment on the effectiveness of a black oxide coating on 18/8 stainless steel screw? The application environment would be marine, on a ship/boat, prob. getting splashed with saltwater every now and then, but not being submerged.. Also can you comment on 18/8 Vs 316? In this...
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    Welded AND Bolted Joints

    Thanks! For such a quick reply. No such luck, though with my refractory bend table questions!
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    Welded AND Bolted Joints

    Are welded and bolted joints a bad combination, or can they be used successfully together? Or is it bad practice. If so, or not, will you kindly give me an example? I would imagine if the weld was weaker than the bolted joint or vice versa it could be an issue? Thanks in advance, 13
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    Bend allowances and K-factor

    Is the K-factor purely a geometric coefficient for sheet metal bending, or does it change depending on the material? Take for instance, form-bending with a male and female die..will the K-factor be different for different metals give the same geometry, ie .125 thick metal of different...
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    K Factor for Different Metals

    Let us see how many sheet metal gurus are out there... Is the K-factor purely a geometric coefficient for sheet metal bending, or does it change depending on the material? Take for instance, form-bending with a male and female die..will the K-factor be different for different metals give the...
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    Refractory Metal Bend Tables

    Basically metals "stretch" when bended. Therefore the fabrication dept uses bend tables or bend "subtractions" or "setback" numbers when calculating the setup for a bend. These numbers are well established for steel, stainless, copper, aluminum, etc. They are not however established for...
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    Refractory Metal Bend Tables

    I realize that. We bend after heating.
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    Refractory Metal Bend Tables

    DOes anyone know of any literature that has been published on bend tables for sheet fabrication of refractory metals, most interested in Molybdenum, Tungsten, Tantalum? I have searched the web far and wide and have not really come up with anything. I am performing my own tests to develop a...
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    Contractor Software Management

    Thanks everyone. You have all been extremely helpful! -13
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    Contractor Software Management

    Hello Lee, Thank you for your candor. Now, first...1.) I believe that all our CAD operator contractors should have access to Solidworks that we provide. (that is my humble opinion) 2.) Independent mechanical designers should have their own tools if that is what has been agreed upon between...

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