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  1. mecoman

    Expanding ProE for developing BOM, Routing, costing, book keeping & quoting...aka ERP

    Hello World, What is the good word for using the ProE parts list for developing into an inventory, routing, shipping, costing and quoting system for a small manufacture of many custom assemblies using the same raw material and some standard assemblies sharing a few components? Is this something...
  2. mecoman

    17-4PH H1150 vs 17-4PH HH1150 or double aged

    Hello, We are looking for the difference between the two materials with regard to internal stress after machining, hardness properties and corrosion properties. We typically purchase the material in the H1150 and machine the part in the H1150 condition. We do the same with the H900 condition...
  3. mecoman

    Adding dingmats or symbols into a parts list field

    Hello, We are looking for suggestions in being able to symbols description field in a parts list of an assembly. The "Parts list" is pulling the description from the parts file. The description is a parameter. We create the description. Present condition: example: HOUSING We want to be able...
  4. mecoman

    super duplex ss

    Hi All, Looking for sources to supply AllOY 2507, 904L or similar specs. Trouble we are having is stock size. We need at least 3" thick plate, 4" would even be better. Approx plate OD is 24". We are only able to source 1.5" thick plate. Application has exposure to the following chemistry: 55%...
  5. mecoman

    Salt brine pump

    Hello, Any insight to a GrundFos 1-3/8" shaft centrif. salt brine pump. Leaking a few quarts a day. Using a single face ceramic/carbon internal mount with single spring seal. Liquid temp. 18 to 23 F, rpm on the tip of my tongue. Let me know if more information is needed. Thanks for your...
  6. mecoman

    relaxing 5/16" thick sheet EPDM

    Hello, We machine EPDM (55 durometer) in sheet form. It arrives in 9-12 foot long x 3ft wide coiled bundle. Once received the material is uncoiled to relax. Once machined into strips 1/4x1x30" long+ lengths we store on shelves and wrap in coils and bag. We have found the coiling to be a bad...
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    ferric chloride service

    Hello, Curious what metal might be recommended for service in ferric chloride anhydrous at 180F? Any water produces nasty HCL as a by-product, thus material to be kept very dry. I was thinking Alloy 2205 may do well. However, need the material available in 16" pipe. Any ideas. Thanks in...
  8. mecoman

    internal form threads M8 in size

    Hello, We perform many internal thread taps on 304, 316 & 17-4 stainless steels. We have always used a drill, then cut the thread with a tap. We have trouble with breaking the taps. We have been evaluating a change to forming the threads verses cutting. The most frequent problem is with the M8...
  9. mecoman

    sea water corrosion 316 vs 17-4

    Hello, Looking for a little advice for gaining strength in a sea water (salt water) environment. Presently using 316SS (no passivation) on a vertical post 1/2" diameter threaded in at the bottom with shoulder stop. Part is breaking above shoulder with large fillet applied. I know I need to at...
  10. mecoman

    seals for dry wall mud

    Hi, Looking for sealing options for sealing dry wall or sheet rock mud in a cylindrical ribbon mixer pulling a vacuum. Product is wet and making wallboard aka sheetrock. Approx. 5" shaft at 20-25 rpm, batch operation, wet slurry. TIA
  11. mecoman

    Ball & Socket O-ring (split o-ring)

    Hello, Looking for a source for a split ball and socket o-ring. 1/8" diameter nom. dimension for a 5-1/8" shaft diameter. Needs to be fda approved EPDM and or FKM. It does NOT need to be white. Thanks for your help, MECOMAN
  12. mecoman

    nuts / bolts & washers

    New user to pro-e. We use a lot of nuts, bolts (several head styles), washers, dowels, set screws..etc many different sizes. Does someone offer a FAMILY TABLES solution for each of the standard hardware styles? Are we suppose to download from online catalog's each time we need one? Else...
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    Pro/E's compatibility with AutoCAD 2000.

    Hello All, What is Pro/E's Wildfire 3.0 compatibility with AutoCAD 2000? Specifically, you can import, but can you successfully edit and save back to dwg format like you can with SolidWorks' DWGEditor? Thanks in advance for your reponse. Kind regards Mecoman
  14. mecoman

    Pro/E vs Solidworks & Mechanica vs Cosmos

    Hello, Looking to move to 3D and FEA with CAM to follow. Presently using A-CAD. We manufacture using cnc mills/lathes. Mostly making round parts, no wierd surfaces to define. Unsure of which design package to start using. I have a need to be able to proivde e-drawings as well as do modeling...

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