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    Hydraulic Hose Dash ID OD standards

    Hi, We are working on creating specifications for hydraulic hoses, particularly in the offroad machine industry. I have found online basic dash id od charts. But, I have to specify the min max ID and min max OD for the hydraulic hoses. I saw on one site, that had the nominal OD as a min and...
  2. rc0213

    N-sided Patch Missing

    I have CREO 4.0. I am doing surfacing. It seems there are some surfacing commands missing. One of those surface commands I cannot find is the N-sided Patch. It's not in the ribbon anywhere. And, I can't find it when I do a search. Any suggestions?
  3. rc0213

    PED - Risk Assessment

    We are looking to market and sell in Europe. We are using the 2014/68/EU Pressure Directive. We are working on the PED. I am looking for a risk assessment template for the PED. Is there a risk assessment template that aligns with what the EU is looking for, that I can use? If so, where can...
  4. rc0213

    Risk Assessment Template

    I am looking for a product design risk assessment template. Does anyone know where I can download one, preferably free? Thanks,
  5. rc0213

    Calculate How Much Load A Flat Carbon Steel Bar Can Hold

    Can someone remind me how to calculate a load a flat bar can hold? The material is steel. The dimensions are 1/4" X 3" X 6". Thanks,
  6. rc0213

    Metal Rivnut Into A FRP Board

    What are the pros and cons of using a metal rivnut in a FRP board in the ceiling? I would use that rivnut to screw in a bracket which would hold up a duct.
  7. rc0213

    Making A Door Frame

    I have a sheet metal with multiple flange made by the "Flat" function. I got what I want, but at 45 degree. The issue is I need it at 90 degrees. When I change it to 90 degrees it doesn't look the way I want it. At 45 degrees, it looks like: When I change it to 90 degrees, it looks...
  8. rc0213

    Ansys Beginner - Not FEA Beginner

    Hi, I was told that getting formal training was not available to me, at the moment. They believed I could learn how to use AnSys FEA on my own. I am thinking, "NOT!!!!!" BUT, I'm giving it the old college try, anyways, to prove to them that it CANNOT be done on my own. I have done simple FEA...
  9. rc0213

    Buy Vs Cost Matrix

    I have to create a buy vs make analysis on a simple frame mount. So, it is basically two parts. 1) (1) Frame mount plate 2) (3) Gussets The steps taken to make the part: 1) Laser cut parts 2) Break frame mount plate 3) Weld gussets to frame mount plate The frame mount plate as weld laser...
  10. rc0213

    Creating A Physical External Thread

    We have Creo 3.0. And, I have been trying to create a physical external thread, but, keep running into a problem. I click on the Helical Sweep icon. I click on the Reference tab. I click on Edit icon next to Internal Profile Section. I draw the line on the edge of the cylinder. I add a...
  11. rc0213

    Adding Ribs Inside A Rectangular Tank

    I am kind of new to Creo. And, I am trying to add some ribs inside a rectangular tank. I looked online and on YouTube, but their techniques don't seem to work. Maybe I'm missing a step. Can someone give me a way that they create ribs inside a tank? Thanks!
  12. rc0213

    Tooling/Fixture - Press Fit Tolerance

    I am re-learning manufacturing engineering skills. One of my latest task is to create a tooling/fixture which will have a Press Fit Tolerance for a pin and a hole. The pin is 4.5" diameter. So, what is the industry standard in making the hole that the pin should go in. I looked at the...
  13. rc0213

    Quality Checks On Welds

    We currently have no formal quality checks for welding. I want to know the least complicated, yet, effective method of inspecting welds, based on your experience. I was thinking about have a pictures of welds that will pass and fail. And, empirically, use a radius gage to see if they...
  14. rc0213

    Linear Welding Robot

    Hi, We do a lot of welding that is linear, a lot of "boxes" and truck beds. I heard that there are welding "robots" that will weld linearly. I am looking to have an automatic welder that "walks" along a straight line on it's own. We have a Bug O, and, you have to have constant supervision...
  15. rc0213

    Strength Of Al 6061 Vs Galvennealed A60 Steel - Sheet Metal

    We are looking at converting a steel sheet metal assembly design to aluminum, in sheet metals. So, what is the approximate strength ratio of Al-6061 to Galvannealed A60 Steel?
  16. rc0213

    Wall Thickness Of Plastic Oil Tank

    We are designing an oil tank for a lube skid. And, looking for ways to cut cost, the question is "how thin of a wall can we go to before the wall starts buckling"? The tank is 55 gallons, 18" X 18" X 43". The current wall thickness is .29". And, it's made from LDPE.
  17. rc0213

    Make Vs Buy Excel Spreadsheet

    Hi, I'm looking for an excel spreadsheet to download, that someone created for their manufacturing company, that I can use as a basis for my Make Vs Buy Spreadsheet. So, to explain what a Make Vs Buy Spreadsheet is, it's a spreadsheet that has a bunch of factors in a manufacturing environment...
  18. rc0213

    Red Clay In Class 8 Rear Dump Trailer

    We make a Class 8 rear dump trailer, full frame. A customer is having problems with the trailer dumping red clay. The trailer goes to 43 degrees, as designed. The cylinder has no issues going all the way up. The trailer has a HMW Liner. They are working in the South. They pulled the...
  19. rc0213

    Trailer Wall Thickness

    We built a trailer. The system description says 1/2" thick walls. But, the raw material callout is 3/16". What's the best way to find out what thickness we actually used for the walls?
  20. rc0213

    Free Body Diagram For Trailer

    I am looking for help on creating a Free Body Diagram on the Drag Link of a dump trailer. This drag link assembly reacts to the frame, chassis and the dump body. I can go further in detail if someone can guide me. I appreciate any help. Thanks,

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