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  1. Jalipa

    Cpk on Max/Min & Ave data

    Hi Guys, I have some inspection data from a supplier. They have given me a summary of measurment data for each month: For each critical dimension. Max Ave Min Qty (inspected) (No std deviation) -- no individual data measurments). I have 12 months datasets. Can I use this to calculate a Cpk...
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    Sourcing Cadence SiP

    Hi All, I've been asked to cost Cadence SiP for my department. Added to which I am not familier with this software and how it is sold. So I want to do some home work. Is it only available from a limited number of distributors? (i.e. one per country). Regards J.
  3. Jalipa

    Automate Export & some commands

    Hi Guys, I'd like to create a Macro or a script (i don't know which would be easier) to automate some actions. We need to export drawings to Cadence on a routine basis. But we need to explode tables & some text first. So I want use a macro/script to automate this preperation so doesn't get...
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    Cp/Cpk & Flatness Tolerances

    Hi Guys I have a general flatness tolerance on a drawing of 0.0015”. And some inspection data from a supplier. I want to determine if their process is capable. So I’ve put their data into a spreadsheet to calculate Cp/Cpk. My question (which is probably stupid – but if in doubt ask) I...
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    BOM rpt.index in Notes

    Hi Guys, I have an assembly BOM table that lists the parts as Items 1,2,3 etc...using rpt.index Now I want to refer to the item numbers in the notes i.e.: ASSEMBLE ITEM 3 TO ITEM 4.... etc Is there a way to reference the BOMs Item number (rpt.index) into notes, so they will update...
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    Aluminum Grades - US equivalents to British

    Hi Guys I'm trying to identify the US equivalent to the British Alu grade LM6 (Aluminum Alloy BS 1490:1988 LM6). If anyone knows a quick answer.....please help! :) This is for an automotive die casting. (I've asked a supplier but they've yet to get back to me) Thanks J.
  7. Jalipa

    Moving Views between Sheets???

    I have a drawing of several sheets. I need to move a a view from one sheet to another...but don't want to have to re-create it and all of the dimensions Any idea how? I tried cut & paste but that doesn't seem to work. Thank in advance J
  8. Jalipa

    Slow data!

    Hi Guys, I have (from a customer) some pro/e assembly files that are really slow. (when opening, manipulating etc..). I think that just a couple of parts are the culprits. Their first features have been created using copy_geom and or external_copy (from parts outside of the assemblies sent to...
  9. Jalipa

    ad -- A "Driven" dimension that will not be created!!

    Hi Guys, I'm trying to set my config.pro (sorry "options" ;-)) so i can create "ad" or "Driven" (sometimes called "created") dimensions. This is in 2001. I have tried setting "create_drawing_dims_only" and "draw_models_read_only" to values of "no" in options. And the drawing setup (.dtl file)...
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    Powder Metal Design Guidelines

    Hi Guys, Does anyone know of a web resource on Sintered part design? I am particularly interested in height to wall thickness ratios....basically how thin can I have a wall for a given height. I believe that there are difficulties in filling the cavity and in the transference of the...
  11. Jalipa

    Radial Rivets

    I want to read up about radial riveting Particularly about 1) The process 2) Typical applications 3) Guidelines Any pointers anyone? Thank you J
  12. Jalipa

    Water absorption û Calculating the change on a dimension

    Hi Guys, Have I gone mad but is this a rule of thumb? Change Length = Change in Volume/3 Length^3 = Volume Volume Expansion = Volume + Volume Change Length Expansion = Length + Length Change Assume a block And the volume change is % absorption. I jotted this down on an old spec years...
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    Spring Design û Change in Diameter with Compression

    Hi Guys, A handbook I’ve got states that a spring has a 3-4% change in diameter when compressed. I want to fit this spring in a fairly tight hole. Does anyone know how the change in diameter is calculated? I seem to recall that there was nifty little formula but I cannot find it. Can any...

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