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  1. ProjectEng99

    proven software to write instruction manuals with?

    Proven software to write instruction manuals with? Prefereably that is Solidworks friendly? I've been using Word and it's awkward.
  2. ProjectEng99

    Drawings slow: BOM editing, Regen. Practical limit to pages,views?

    What should have taken 1 hour took 5 hrs this morning. It takes 1-5 minutes to edit 1 cell in BOM, or regen, or save. I have a dwg with 9,000 kb model size, dwg is 18,000 kb. 11 sheets of 11x17 size paper Each sheet has 2-6 views/details on it. I have Auto view update unchecked. Also have gone...
  3. ProjectEng99

    Can 4140 heat treated groove pin be used at -49F?

    I want to use a 1/2" dia pin in shear at -49F but am concerned about it being brittle at -49F. Are there cold temp tensile & impact properties avail somewhere? I am considering just making my own pins from A479-XM19 stainless if I can't use these off the shelf pins from Driv-Lok.com. I...
  4. ProjectEng99

    BOM order on sheet 2 to match rearranged BOM on sheet 1

    On sheet one I rearrange the BOM order (move items up/down). How can I get the same BOM order on sheet 2? I can get the item bubbles on sheet 2 to match BOM on sheet 1, but the BOM itself is not rearranged like the BOM on sheet 1. To get bubbles to match on page 2: On sheet 2, Rt click a view...
  5. ProjectEng99

    Need 3d model of Beck Drive (an elec driven damper actuator)

    Need a 3d model of a Electric damper drive, made by Harold Beck & Sons, model 400. I called them and they have Solidworks models for newer assys but not this one. Thank you, Dee
  6. ProjectEng99

    printing as .pdf, lines go hidden or dissapear

    I have saved an E size drawing as .pdf When printing as E size it prints perfect. Problem: If I print it as C size some lines become hidden or disappear. Thank you, Dee
  7. ProjectEng99

    How do I verify A240-321 sheet is in Solution Annealed Condition?

    Currently we use test ASTM A262 Practice A. Problem: It takes 10 days and it often fails. I want a faster test. Details: We buy .016" thk A240-321 sheet. It comes certified from the mill as solution annealed. However, to get .016" thk, a Rerolling company usually Rerolls a thicker sheet...
  8. ProjectEng99

    WN Flange weld shrinkage rotates my SS flange

    What is BEST PRACTICE for welding a 60" Dia SS WN flange to keep the weld from shrinking & rotating the flange face 1/8" at OD. The flange lays back at OD when weld shrinks. Thank you Dee Anderson
  9. ProjectEng99

    WN Flange weld shrinkage rotates my SS flange

    What is BEST PRACTICE for welding a 60" Dia SS WN flange to keep the weld from shrinking & rotating the flange face 1/8" at OD. The flange lays back at OD when weld shrinks. Thank you Dee Anderson

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