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  1. Judge

    Belleville Spring load?

    I've got 20 Belleville spring washers arranged in pairs 2up, 2down, 2up, 2down....around 1 pin. To test I compressed the set of springs to half its overall length on a hydraulic press. Got a pressure reading of 120PSI. Spring dimensions are OD=22.5mm, ID=11.2, s=1.25mm, Ho=1.75mm. What load...
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    NX8.5 - Reusable Sketch - User Defined Expressions ??

    Hi. I'm trying to create a reusable Object from a sketch which I have constrained using 4 User Defined expressions, but each time the defined expressions & constraints are omitted. [sad] This is what I've tried Tools >> Reuse Library >> Define Reusable Object. Type: 2D Section Folder: 2D Section...
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    Calculate axial load limit of a shrink fit?

    I'd really appreciate a little help here. I plan to shrink fit a sleeve into a housing of same material using liquid nitrogen. The housing is stationary, so no torque transmitted, it just has to support the axial load. I am looking for the formulae to calculate. I have found some online...
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    NX - Grips, Journals & Macros...

    Hello. Can anyone suggest a good resource for learning how to create Grips, Journals or Macros in NX8.5. I have never used these features & am keen to learn. If anyone knows any good sites, books or Dummies guides to get me started that would be much appreciated. Thank you Judge
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    Determine distance to Centre of Gravity of shape from 2 intersecting circles

    Hello. How can I determine the X distance to the centre of gravity of the area within the red arcs? See attachment. I need formula(e) to put in an excel spreadsheet. Conditions: Circles have different radii. Centre of bigger circle is (0,0). The included angle will always be less than 180...
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    Migrate Role from NX7.5 to NX8.5

    Hello, Our company have recently upgraded to NX8.5. How can I migrate my Role from NX7.5 to NX8.5? I am hoping it will retain my menus & layout settings etc. Thank you Ken. NX Beginner.
  7. Judge

    Sketches & expressions in Reuse Library

    Hello, I have been exploring Reuse library in NX7.5 & I have managed add a folder & sketch, however, in my original sketch I used Named Expressions to constrain the sketch, but when added to the Reuse Library, the values only of the Named Expressions are added, but not the names or formulae. Is...
  8. Judge

    Rectangular Array

    Hi. I've recently began using UG NX 7.5 & I could do with some help in creating a rectangular array. Problem is, the parameters are only for XC & YC, whereas I would like to array along ZC. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Please note, I'm an absolute beginner. Thank you. Judge.
  9. Judge

    NX5 & NX7.5 Slooow to update

    I have a large assembly which was created in NX5. Whenever I make any small changes, it can take 5mins to update. It seems to be updating every feature in every part in the assembly. Recently updated to NX7.5 with windows 7,12g ram, 64bit... but it hasn't made any difference. Any suggestions...
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    Wireless MPG Pendant

    Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a pendant for CNC with Manual Pulse Generator & axis selector etc. but which is wireless / bluetooth / RF / IR etc?
  11. Judge

    coolant / water separator

    Hello, In our Machining Dept. we use a water soluble coolant ( cutting fluid ). We would like to reduce the cost of disposal of the used coolant by removing the water content which is approx. 94%. Does anyone know if there is a separator available which can remove the water clean enough to put...
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    coolant / water separator

    Hello, In our Machining Dept. we use a water soluble coolant ( cutting fluid ). We would like to reduce the cost of disposal of the used coolant by removing the water content which is approx. 94%. Does anyone know if there is a separator available which can remove the water clean enough to put...
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    convert pdf to dwg

    I have alot of old 2D drawings on paper, which I am in the process of scanning & saving as pdf files. Is there any way to convert these scanned pdfs to dwg format? I have tried AutoDWG but it only works for original pdf files not scanned pdfs. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you
  14. Judge

    GAGETALKER CIMWORKS ALTERNATIVES

    Hello, In our Machine Shop we have 22 CNC machines (20 with FANUC controllers), connected to the main server via 11 standalone PC's. We are currently using an old version of Cimworks to download CNC programs, Drawings, Setup diagrams, Tooling sheets etc. from a main server to Controllers via PC...
  15. Judge

    ULTIMATE SHEAR STRENGTH

    Is it possible to calculate the Ultimate shear strength of a bolt without testing. Bolt manufacturers usually supply the Tensile Strength, can it be determined from this?
  16. Judge

    ROTATE MONITOR 90 DEGREES

    Hi, We recently purchased a compact industrial computer with 17'flat screen monitor and touch screen. It would suit us better if we could setup the monitor in portrait orientation (i.e. rotate the monitor through 90 degrees). all interaction will be via touch screen. Keyboard & mouse are not...
  17. Judge

    HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATORS

    Can anyone tell me, why is Nitrogen the chosen gas in hydraulic accumulators? Why not compressed air or other gas for example?
  18. Judge

    ACME THREAD

    How do I draw a helix (e.g. ACME thread)Solid model with AutoCAD 2000 Judge
  19. Judge

    MACHINING RUBBER ?

    Hello, Has anyone got any information on machining rubber? We make rubber lined impellers for pumps for the mining industry. Occasionally, the customer requests that the outside diameter be reduced. Making a mould for this infrequent request would not be cost effective, so, we send the impeller...
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    DIMORDINATE

    Hello, I am using AutoCAD LT 2000 to create basic 2D drawings. I would like to know if there is a better way to identify point coordinates than the DIMordinate command, as this can be confusing, especially if the machine operator is not familiar with AutoCAD? Is there some way that I can click...

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