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...
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
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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...
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
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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...
Group:
I am currently comparing THK and NSK linear rails. Everything appears similar with the exception thatNSK is cheaper. I have also looked into bearing design, load capacity etc.
Any experiences with the above two?
Thanks,
-mech
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I have a 60 HP compressor, I don't need such a large compressor, will a VFD reduce the HP? Can I fit a VFD to this thing?
Thanks
-mech
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I am new to stator frame sizes. What does the number 56, 48 or 34 'Frame Size' signify in electrical terminology.
Thanks for all the answers.
-mech
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Group,
I am using bondable wire for my stators, do i need to varnish and bake ? I have the option of buying a 'testing and resistance heating unit'that wul activate the epoxy embedded in the wire.
Thanks,
-vhs
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Group:
What is the advantage of passivation; are there any cheaper alternatives? Will using corrosion resistant SS help?
Thank in advance for all your help.
Regards,
-mechantaeus
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Hello:
Anybody out there knows a better way to cut off PVC pipes than with a mechanical saw . Currently we saw them and then scoop out the plastic burr....pretty time consuming; IS there a PVC pipe/tube cutting machine that cuts clean.
I am talking about 6"OD pipes.
Thanks for the help...
Hello,
i am looking for stator manufacturing equipment, new / used
1. Single head Cleating Machine
2. Slot Insulating Machine
3. Shed Winding machine
5. Coil Injection machine
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
-mechantaeus
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Hello All,
I have a high frequency induction furnace that is not grounded well. The operator holds his finger near a screw and a spark jumps from the screw to the finger. My question is, why doesn't he experience an electric shock? Is it because of the high frequency?
Thank you in advance...
Can anybody give me information on RAL specs for painting. For ex. I ran into a RAL 9010 spec. I was wondering if I could get the origin ofthis std. and some more information.
Thank you very much
-mechantaeus
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Sorry for the typo.
I have Blaum Creep Feed grinder with a Sinumeric 3G controller. It comes with a 121 clamping check error and 111 LIMIT SWITCH ERROR.
I am trying to investigate the origin of this error.
THe machine is @15 years old and has had no issues until now.
Any help?
THanks...
Hi :
I have a component ( a typre of crosshead that reciprocates in guides. The whole assembly is lapped, now I want to do away with the lapping, just assemble , oil and let the whole assembly wear in during operation. Anybody with a similar situation?
Please help.
Thank you.
-mechantaeus...
i am looking for some information on baking porex. Currently the porex comes in rough and wavy...after baking at 279 f for 14 hours the porex becomes flat. Please note our only objective is for hard and flat porex. I doubt whether we require a 14 hour cycle time . Looking for help from those who...
I am setting up a line for a stator (.75-1.5 hp motor). We are using magnetic wire that already has adhesive impregnated in it, activated later by baking (in an oven). My question to the forum is : Is Application of Varnish before baking necessary?
In either event with /without varnish what...
