I am charged with designing a catwalk that will support not only the weights of the beams and grating, the people, but also a 5800 lb filter press.
The press rests on two beams as shown in the picture below.
Does all 5800 lbs rest on each beam? I can't seem to remember how to determine where...
I just read this article in the latest issue of Machine Design.
http://machinedesign.com/article/the-case-of-the-hollowed-out-engineering-department-0909#comment-3218
I think it hits home and exactly describes my current work situation.
I'm 2 years out of college and this has been my first...
Since this seems to be the closest forum regarding the profession of facilities engineering, I thought I would start my posting here.
I have the opportunity to be a candidate for a position as a facilities engineer. I have heard the title thrown around before and loosely I've taken the...
Hi, this is a basic question but cannot find a direct answer.
What is meant by the term "In Offset Position" for Directional Control Valves?
More specifically, the description is as such:
"Single Solenoid, 2 Position, spring offset. P to B and A to T in offset position."
Does this mean that...
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my company has set the standard for CAD/CAM systems to be rolled over to Unigraphics. I have never used UG and have only heard about it. What is the general opinion of this software in comparison to 2-d Autocad?
I am all for more functionality and versatility of my CAD/CAM software, I...
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I am a manufacturing engineer in charge of rebuilding several of the machines on the floor. Along with this mechanical and electrical rebuild, I have decided to paint the machines to give them a fresh, new look.
My question is regarding the use of color for the machines. I am using...
