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  1. matthewcsmith

    Activation Crash

    I've updated Draftsight on a couple of machines to the latest and greatest 2017 SP2. The software immediately crashes after activation. I've tried a clean install and just about everything else I can think of. Any suggestions? Thanks, Matt Matt Smith Mechanical Engineer
  2. matthewcsmith

    High Hot Strength Material Data

    I am searching for information regarding cast steel, stainless steel, & superalloy materials suitable for high temperature (>1000F) applications with higher hot strength. I have found several grades which are of interest A217, A297, A447, A487, & A351. I am looking for a resource(s) which have...
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    Best Practice for Welded Assembly

    I am working on creating an assembly of parts which is machined. What I'm looking for is others experiences to try to determine a best practice for this type of a part. The finished part is created by machining two parts, welding them together, and then finish machining additional features...
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    Solidworks & Logitech Mouse

    I'm having an intermittent problem with my Logitech M705 mouse in Solidworks. I use the center mouse wheel rotation to zoom in and out. Occasionally it will start zooming and not stop when the mouse wheel stops. Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions? I am using the current...
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    Clear/Transparent Surface

    I've got a part I've created in Solidworks and am having trouble with a surface on the part. It's showing up as clear or transparent. The surface is not set to be transparent nor is the material/appearance set to something which is clear. I've attached the part to the post. Anybody seen this...
  6. matthewcsmith

    Font Troubles 2012 LT

    I've got an issue with fronts in AutoCAD LT 2012. Sometimes they look just how I want them, other times some letter/numbers are changed to a different font and are bold. I've opened the same file on other machines and they look fine. Any thoughts on where to start here? Thanks for any...
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    Configuration to Suppress Fasteners

    Hi all, I'm stumped on this one. I have an assembly with several different configurations which includes some toolbox fasteners. I'd like to be able to configure the fasteners to suppress and unsuppress based on the configuration I'd like to use, but can't figure out how to do it. Any...
  8. matthewcsmith

    Apparent Intersection Measurement

    I need to measure the apparent intersection of a conical surface intersecting a flat plane surface. I've built a jig which I can use to secure in place to fit the geometry, then measure the sharp corner intersection. It works reasonably well, but is somewhat cumbersome and does not work for...
  9. matthewcsmith

    Compression Spring Design

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to learn about compression springs. I've got 2 designs which work very well in their environment and have been evaluating the designs to try to replicate similar life & performance just in a more compact design at lower force levels. After looking at the calculations...
  10. matthewcsmith

    Mixer Blades

    I've been casually working on a project for a few years now off and on. I've been told several times that plastic blades would do well in our mixers. We are mixing mostly alumina grain based concrete type mixes with very low water content (4-8%). I have done some trials with nylon & UHMWPE...
  11. matthewcsmith

    Heavy Industrial Wheel/Roller Application

    I'm working on a new design for a cam follower/track roller type application. The environment for the part is HEAVY INDUSTRIAL with extreme heat (>400F intermittent), dust/grit, and no possibility for lubrication. There is some possibility for intermittant cooling air to be applied. Carbon...
  12. matthewcsmith

    Drawing/Part Number Help

    I am new to the forum and did a bit of searching, but got bogged down in not being able to find the information I am looking for. I am looking for resources (books, companies etc.) on part number and drawing number type of organization. Specifically, I'm looking for something on how to...

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