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Can anyone tell me what the ASME equivalent is of the European standard for investment casting tolerances (VDG P690)? The abstract of "ASTM A985 / A985M - 04a" seems to indicate that this standard specifies the casting process and inspection requirements. Does this standard also specify the...

Thanks! This looks like a very good reference. I will definitely be getting this. Let me clarify my request a little. I am looking for a standard that could be referenced in a contract. For example, if we were to sub-contract the engineering of one of our new product lines to a third party...

I hope this issue was not covered before. I am looking for a standard that outlines the minimum requirements of a drawing in order for it to be acceptable for manufacturing. I have the following Standards in-house: -ASME Y14.5M 1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing -ASME Y14.24-1999 Types and...

Thanks Kenat! That makes sense. It turns out that it will be a long term situation. So I will have one drawing that shows the various versions in the raw state before receiving the painting. Then I will have another drawing with a one line BOM calling on the bare part. Purchasing agreed that...

I have a part that can be ordered in a variety of colors (powder coated). The drawing is set up as a tabbed drawing with different versions: 100713-01 = Widget, 2.850 Lng., Powder Coat (Weatherable Silver). 100713-02 = Widget, 2.850 Lng., Powder Coat (Black Wrinkle). 100713-03 = Widget, 2.550...

The tolerances of the parts are critical. What type of dimensional change does the zinc phosphate + e-coat or powder coat cause?

Sorry if this has been covered before... I have two steel parts (Aut20 & 18MnCr5) that need to pass a 200 hr salt spray test (ASTM B117). I read that a black oxide finish can withstand 200 hrs of salt spray if the proper sealant is used. http://www.pfonline.com/articles/pfd0025.html Is it...

MrMikee, I agree. That is the source that I have been using. I have found it to be very helpful and I would highly recommend it to others. I am still looking for some other helpful reading material. If you have any other references, especially for beginners (like a CM for Dummies)I would be...

Thanks all for your helpful answers. I am very aware of the bass ackwards approach that is being taken here. In reality I am not the best person for the job. I am the only person for the job!!! It is a very frustrating situation, but that is another topic for another string. The attitude that I...

MadMango: I don't have a whole lot of experience. I worked in the Document Control department while attending school. Later in my career I helped to pioneer some Document Control standards and helped in ISO certification. So I do have some exposure, however; I consider myself at ground zero...

I have been assigned the task of setting up a Document Conrol department. I need to create and SOP and procedures for the control of all of our Engineering documentation. Does anyone have any good references or standards that I can study? Or at least any suggestions on where to start? Thanks...

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Thanks all for the helpful input. fcsuper: Funny you should ask about my company's system! Before I joined the company, there was no system in place. Just a folder on the network with CAD files and a spreadsheet for assigning drawing numbers. No consistent part numbering system, no "used-on"...

Here is my situation: We have a part that we would like to have machined by a local fab shop or our overeas plant. These sources can produce large quantities of the basic machined parts at a significantly lower cost than our in house machine shop. However, the secondary operations drastically...

We are looking to hire a new Draftsperson/CAD Operator. Does anyone have good job description for a mechanical draftsperson? Thank you!!!