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  1. mechantaeus

    Bearing substitute : Any Comments

    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...
  2. mechantaeus

    Flatness Call out

    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 [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
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    DOM Pipe Straightness, runout.

    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...
  4. mechantaeus

    Electric Bill Reading.

    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 [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  5. mechantaeus

    Common Coolant for All Machines?

    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...
  6. mechantaeus

    Linear Rails: THK Vs NSK

    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 [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  7. mechantaeus

    VFD on Compressor

    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 [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  8. mechantaeus

    Stator Frame Sizes

    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 [2thumbsup] [2thumbsup]
  9. mechantaeus

    Bondable Wire : Do I need to bake ?

    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 ---------------------------------------- Work Hard and Work Smart.
  10. mechantaeus

    What is UL.

    Hello Group: This one's easy. In Electrical lingo what is UL? Thanks, -mechantaeus ---------------------------------------- Work Hard and Work Smart.
  11. mechantaeus

    Passivation.

    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 ---------------------------------------- Work Hard and Work Smart.
  12. mechantaeus

    Cutting PVC pipes.

    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...
  13. mechantaeus

    Stator manufacturing equipment.

    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 ---------------------------------------- Work Hard and Work Smart.
  14. mechantaeus

    High Frequency Current Question.

    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...
  15. mechantaeus

    RAL Specifications

    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 ---------------------------------------- Work Hard and Work Smart.
  16. mechantaeus

    Blaum Creep Feed Grinder.

    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...
  17. mechantaeus

    To Lap Or Not To Lap.

    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...
  18. mechantaeus

    Vacplate info requested.

    I have an application where I use 3ft x 4 ft Porex to induce vacuum. Can I use VACPLATE instead? What is vacplate ? THank you all.
  19. mechantaeus

    Baking Porex

    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...
  20. mechantaeus

    stator wire -varnish application.

    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...

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