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  1. Nwaune

    2007 SP2.2 PDM Works - Slow?

    We have just upgraded from SW 2006 to SW 2007 SP2.2. SW 2006 and PDM Works 2006 worked great with our workstations(x64 and x32), network and server. Since upgrading, SW 2007 runs extremely slow when the PDM Works add-in is loaded. Once in a great while, I can succefully check-in a simple...
  2. Nwaune

    Dual Install SW 2006 32bit and 64bit

    Hello, I was recently upgraded to a 64bit workstation running Windows x64 along with SW 2006 SP3.4 and SW 2006 x64. I have a Logitech Spacemouse that I have become very accustom to using. The Spacemouse runs perfectly with SP3.4, but the 3Dcontrol add-in is not available in the 64bit version...
  3. Nwaune

    Results Tracking

    Hello, I am looking for ideas on ways to track results quickly and accurately. How do you keep track of results from load condition #1 through #10 for 5 different designs? I have been using Word to keep a running log of the analysis, but it is cumbersome to copy and paste/insert the results...
  4. Nwaune

    Run All Studies - Issue

    Hello, I am having problems with the Run All Studies command. I am able to run the studies indiviually and get results. However, when I try to run all studies, the log file tells me that no loads or boundary conditions are present. What am I missing? I am using COSMOSWorks 2006...
  5. Nwaune

    Pressure Tanks

    Hello, I am looking for company who can make a pressurized stainless steel air tank. The basic dimensions are 6.00OD x 22" Long. The maximum pressure will be 120psi. Both our purchasing department and I have spoke with several vendors. From those conversations we have received 2 "no quotes"...
  6. Nwaune

    Import Motion Loads

    I am using SW 2005, COSMOSWorks with Motion. I am analyzing loads on an assembly containing the following: Weldment 1(assembly) Weldment 2(assembly) Pin(motion constraint) Spring(motion constraint) I created a Motion analysis where a load on Weldment 1 transfers to Weldment 2 through the pin...
  7. Nwaune

    DOM Hydraulic Tube

    Hello, I am looking to replacing our J525 hydraulic tubing with DOM tubing in certain applications. The primary reason is material strength. We have had issues with pressure line failures likely due to pressures >7000psi. We can't increase the wall thickness of the J525 tubing because our...
  8. Nwaune

    Partial Punching Cutout

    Hello, I am looking for a way to partially punch holes similar to those in metal electrical boxes. We have an auxilary mounting plate for the interior/exterior electrical harness interface our tractor cab. We currently have 5 part number for the same plate. #1 has no deutsch cutouts, #2...
  9. Nwaune

    Composites and Steel Truss Structure

    Hello, I would like to reduce the weight of a truss structure that my company currently manufactures. We want to keep the same strength but reduce the weight by as much as possible. I have heard many great things about composite structures, but what about a hybrid? Would a truss structure...
  10. Nwaune

    Unable to uncheck "Hide All Types" in View

    Hello, We are working on a fairly large assembly(>200 components) and have run into a problem with the View-Hide All Types menu command. We are using SW 2004 SP4.1. We would like to show some planes and sketchs but we are not able to uncheck the "Hide All Types" option. We have been building...
  11. Nwaune

    SW 05 Mates

    Hello, I am building an assembly in SW 05 with about 100 mates. I have a planes defined in the assembly which I use to control the position of components. For example, 3 parts are mated coincidental to Plane 1 using planes from the parts files. Plane 1 is positioned 10" from the orgin. If...
  12. Nwaune

    Craftsman Wrench Coating

    Hello, I am looking for a fastener coating that is resistant to liquid nitrogen fertilizer over an extended period of time. We have looked at the following coatings for our fasteners. Some corroded immediately while other coatings took a season. Silver Zinc Yellow Zinc Gray Teflon RIE We...
  13. Nwaune

    Excel BOM Borders

    We use SW 4.1 with Excel to generate our BOMs. We use the borders for our assembly drawings but we want to remove them for our parts book. We have tried the following from within the SW - Excel to removed the borders, but nothing seems to work. 1) Borders Off 2) Gridlines off 3) Change...
  14. Nwaune

    Threads in Assembly Drawings

    I am trying to determine the best route for threads in our SW files. Right now we use simplified toolbox fasteners, but there have been complaints that the bolts look like rivets in assembly drawings. I have tried cosmetic threads. They work great in assemblies but do not appear in the...
  15. Nwaune

    Solidworks to Edrawings

    Hello, My company is moving from AutoCAD to Solidworks. We currently use a program called FastLook to quickly view and batch print AutoCAD dwgs for production(20+ at a time). We would like to start using eDrawings for all production drawings. However, we have not found a program with the...

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