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Handle material 4041 al vs. 6061 steel, corrosion in atmosphere.
Hello, I am currently looking into changing a lifting handle from 6061 aluminum, to a steel handle. The lift handle will be used in a indoor environment. I am wondering if I should just go right to 304SS instead of messing with 4041 and using some type of coating, nickel plating. Costs are...- airhog
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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Pressure relief valves and burst valves question?
Hello, I am currently looking into a nitrogen pressure vessel design and have noticed that is uses a pressure relief valve (set a mawp). It then has a burst valve in parallel (with the relief valve) set above mawp (over 20 percent). Which I believe to be a mistake. My question is, is there...- airhog
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Graduating soon, ramifications of a non-engineering position???
Hello, I am graduating in May with a mechanical engineering degree. I have considered applying for a non-engineering position that requires "Mechanical aptitude" etc. The position is something along the lines of "technical customer service representative". (it is cooler than it sounds I...- airhog
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- Forum: How to Improve Myself
