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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...
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    Vacuum Pump Vibration Issue

    Can you upload a picture? If not, a simplified sketch of the system. Without seeing it, a vibration dampener could possibly be installed by making the mounting area more robust. But, I'd have to see the whole picture before possible solution.
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    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?
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    Sheet Metal Relief

    The sheet metal reliefs are meant for those corners where the two flanges meet, so it is weldable. The reason for making the corners different, for some, is that they like welding corners differently. So, you ask one person how they like to weld corners, they like a certain relief. Others...
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    Risk Assessment Template

    Thanks!
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    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...
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    Risk Assessment Template

    I am looking for a product design risk assessment template. Does anyone know where I can download one, preferably free? Thanks,
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    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,
  9. 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.
  10. rc0213

    Making A Door Frame

    Here's the flat pattern: It's about .35 at the widest point.
  11. rc0213

    Making A Door Frame

    3.0 Those were made through flats. I did use flange function and got this: It's closer to what I'm looking for. But, it's got a little gap in the middle.
  12. 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...
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    Career suggestion

    With no experience, and looking for the first engineering job is always the challenge. As CWB1 mentioned, it would have been easier if someone advised you to be an intern while you were in college. I would suggest going into contract engineering. If you have any CAD expertise, be a CAD...
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    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...
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    Tell me about yourself!

    Hi Dave, Hi everyone! I am Richard. I am an industrial/mechanical engineer. I have designed, performed quality, worked a little on the manufacturing floor, helped companies with their documentations, etc. And, I agree with Dave, these forums are good to share expertise and experiences. I...
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    Choice of an elictric motor for a "rotisserie"

    I am starting to design a rotisserie for our company, also. So, I'd like to know what you guys come up with. We are making service truck bodies, so we don't have an easy CG to use to rotate about. As for the motor, just remember that your assembly is on a rotisserie. And, with proper...
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    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...
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    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...
  19. rc0213

    Adding Ribs Inside A Rectangular Tank

    I did use the shell function after I did the basic tank. So, what's the best way to add ribs?
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    Adding Ribs Inside A Rectangular Tank

    It is going to be roto molded. I asked the plastic company, if we can add ribs, and, they said yes.

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