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  1. rlee53

    Backside counterbore

    I have a part that needs a counterbore on the inside wall of the part, drilled through to the outside. Are most machine shops equiped to do this?
  2. rlee53

    License

    Is the mathcad single user license protable so that I can use it on my desktop in the office, and on my laptop when I am travelling?
  3. rlee53

    Pricing Strategy for Machinery

    I have some machines that I design and sell, they are a semi-standard design that I've created and then I adapt it to the particular need. The 1st ones I sold at a very slim margin over the cost of the components. In order for my business to survive, I need like to adjust the price to a point...
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    Sales tax on CAD software

    Does anyone know specifically in Virginia if I would need to pay sales tax on CAD software bought for my small engineering corporation? Is it considered a tool?
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    Expected donation to customer "retirment fund"

    Hypothetically, whats the ethical response for this situation: A customer employee that hired "consultant A" is being forced into retiring from his position by his company. The customer employee suggests using his influence to steer a final project to "consultant A" during his last days, and...
  6. rlee53

    Alternative Billing: Accept Credit Cards? Pre-paid plans?

    Some customers I support with routine questions that require maybe a few hours per week, and some occasional calculations or diagrams supporting the answers/opintions. Currently we get a PO from them for maybe 40 hours, then I invoice every two weeks against the PO until its depleted, then get...
  7. rlee53

    Physics, Dynamics simulation

    I'm looking for a software to simulate the interaction of machinery and objects, similar to what can be done with Working Model 2D and Dynamic designer. It needs to model contact and friction, gravity, etc. What else is out there? I will only need it occasionally, so I can't justify several...
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    Step Drills

    Building a small enclosure. Looking for a low cost method for occasional use to put holes in 14 Ga sheetmetal box. Do the step drills work O.K.? I have some hole saws, but not in every size I need. The punches are nice but are little over my budget right now.
  9. rlee53

    Requirements for engineers

    What are the requirements for engineers to make an approved pressure vessel design in the US? Is a PE and knowledge of the particular ASME codes enough, or are there other certifications required? Are the designs PE stamped?
  10. rlee53

    Digital Timer

    I'm looking for a digital timer that will function as two seperate timers. In other words, has two independent outputs with independent settings. Is such a timer available?
  11. rlee53

    Small Sized pressure vessel

    Where would I find ASME, or other, regulations concerning a "small sized pressure vessel". A quick search on the ASME site did not return any results. Specifically, it is a stainless steel autoclave, 300mm dia x 710mm deep, with a maximum allowable pressure of 0.255 MPa and temperature range...
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    Marketing

    I started an engineering company in February, and up until this point it's going better than expected. However, I need to step up the marketing and pick up a few more customers for long term success. The list of services I offer is to help manufacturers improve throughput, design new...
  13. rlee53

    Class 10000 clean room specifications?

    Where can I find the design requirements for MACHINERY that is to be used in a Class 10000 clean room? Richard www.led-inc.com
  14. rlee53

    Personal services corp?

    I've filed for incorporation as a C - corp with my state and am now filling out the Federal Tax ID/EIN application. I don't know if I am a "personal services corp" or not. I'll be doing machinery design, providing turnkey machines, and some standard line of machines that are already designed...
  15. rlee53

    Accountant or Attorney 1st?

    In starting out, is it better to see the attorney 1st to set up the corporation or business entity, then the accountant, or is there a reason to go to the accountant 1st.
  16. rlee53

    Any value in NSPE or ASME for new business

    Is there any value in joining NSPE or ASME for myself when starting a consulting business, such as better rates on various insurances, seminars, etc.? Business would be mechanical engineering and machinery design field. I am already a PE.
  17. rlee53

    Worst case scenario?

    I've read in a book about engineers going solo, that if you fail as a sole proprieter, as long as it wasn't for unethical or gross negligence reasons, it will not hamper your ability to reenter the work force; you will have learned new skills and be better because of your free lance experience...
  18. rlee53

    Financing; Home equity vs 401k vs other

    For the 1st year startup expenses, I am thinking that tapping into my home equity would be the best way to finance a startup, rather than pull out my 401k with my current employer and take the penalty and taxes hit. Feedback or suggestions?
  19. rlee53

    PCB heating element

    I have a Fuji/intersleeve shrink sleeving machine which has a PCB heating element used to heat splice the pvc sleeve material when changing rolls. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of these types of PCB heating elements?
  20. rlee53

    COBRA insurance

    If I resign my full time position to start a consulting business, is COBRA health insurance available to me and my family, or is it only available to those that are let go?

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