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  1. kbowers

    Dimension units

    I have no formal training in AutoCad so please bear with me. I just use the help menu and fumble through. I have Auto CAD 2004. I have imported a TIFF drawing. The drawing has some dimensions already on it. I would like to Dimension some of the other sections of it. Here is what I have...
  2. kbowers

    Thick plate cutting

    Does anyone make gantry mounted laser besides Tanaka? I would like to look at about 3 other companies before I decied on one. I want to cut 1 in thick mill size plates (8 x 20 or so) any comments on the companies would be appreciated. Newcommers welcome.
  3. kbowers

    Turret Punch Press CAD/CAM

    Could someone direct me to some good CAD/CAM soft makers for my turret punch press? I have seen somethings about Merry Mech and Metalsoft are there others?
  4. kbowers

    Harmonic waves

    Are there regulations that require harmonic wave dampers or filters to be used with high power industrial lasers (6kw)? I would like to buy one and am wondering if the manufacture is responsilbe for some sort of countermeasure or if i am.
  5. kbowers

    Pump and motor information

    Can anyone direct me to a site that explains to me the difference scroll type pumps, root pumps, and other basic pump types. I would like to see diagrams if possible but text is fine too. I am also interested in diagrams and explanation about linear motors and other basic motors. Thank you,
  6. kbowers

    Power Factor info

    I must investigate about power factors and I do not know anything about them. Could someone give me a basic explanation about the causes and defintions and all things relevent to a power factor. Also I am looking of info on voltage disrtotions and power distortions casued my high voltage...
  7. kbowers

    harmonic wave dampers

    Are there any standards that specify if harmomic wave dampers are needed when using a 6kw laser in a factory?
  8. kbowers

    Harmonic Wave dampers

    Are there any standards that specify if harmomic wave dampers are needed when using a 6kw laser in a factory?
  9. kbowers

    laser cutting inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser
  10. kbowers

    Laser cutting inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser.
  11. kbowers

    Laser cutting Inconel

    I need to cut inconel. what cut rates should i expect? Is it similar to stainless steel in hardness? Can i use stainless cutrates to estimate inconel's? I am using a 3k laser.
  12. kbowers

    6kw CO2 laser cutting

    Does anyone one have an opinion on whether or not cutting thick steel plate with a 6kw laser is cost effective? Lets say vs. a plamsa or oxyfuel cutter. The thickness is in the range of 25-35mm
  13. kbowers

    6kw laser cutting

    Does anyone one have an opinion on whether or not cutting thick steel plate with a 6kw laser is cost effective? Lets say vs. a plamsa or oxyfuel cutter. The thickness is in the range of 25-35mm
  14. kbowers

    6kw CO2 laser cutting costs

    Does anyone one have an opinion on whether or not cutting thick steel plate with a 6kw laser is cost effective? Lets say vs. a plamsa or oxyfuel cutter. The thickness is in the range of 25-35mm .
  15. kbowers

    6kw CO2 laser cutting

    Does anyone one have an opinion on whether or not cutting thick steel plate with a 6kw laser is cost effective? Lets say vs. a plamsa or oxyfuel cutter. The thickness is in the range of 25-35mm .
  16. kbowers

    Metal Standard Cross referencing

    I am looking for info in a spreadsheet or some other easy to read fomart to quickly compare Japanese made metals and US made metals.
  17. kbowers

    HOw to find info on JIS and US metal grades and standards

    I am looking for info in a spreadsheet or some other easy to read fomart to quickly compare Japanese made metals and US made metals.

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