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  1. vctech

    Solidworks 2010: Mating a fairing to a sweep

    To clarify: I think it is best to open the attached image to see what I am trying to accomplish then read the body of this post. I am modeling fairings that are attached to a cable. I have created the cable using a sweep that will follow a equation driven line. There are over 800 fairings...
  2. vctech

    Solidworks 2010: Mating a fairing to a sweep

    Hello, I am attempting to mate a fairing part to a sweep (my cable). The path of the sweep is a spline to simulate the free movement of the cable. I am having a difficult time getting the two to mate properly. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
  3. vctech

    Ceramic Potting Material

    I am need of a ceramic material that can be used to pot or encapsulate integrated circuits. The material will be used in a seawater environment, exposed to high pressures, and is submersed in a mineral oil reservoir. I would like the ceramic to be room temperature curing, and ideally one...
  4. vctech

    "Off the shelf" low pressure piston

    I am trying to find an "off the self" very low pressure piston for a ID: 3.095" cylinder, I am looking for a piston that can easily slide back and forth similar to the part used in a noise making "gravity tube" like this (http://www.amazon.com/Toysmith-TRANSLUCENT-GRAVITY-TUBE/dp/B000YIJWWA) or...
  5. vctech

    Standardized Part Naming Convention

    I am working on part names for a new line of products we are developing. Does anyone know where to find the standards or rule of thumb convention for doing so? Is this regulated or accepted by ASME or another organization where I could find standardized information? Thanks for any input you can...
  6. vctech

    Press in Plastic Inserts

    I am trying to find 316 stainless steel heat staking plastic inserts. Most companies offer 300 stainless steel inserts, but I am looking for 316. Does anyone know of a company that can make, or stocks, such plastic inserts? Thanks
  7. vctech

    Which Aluminum is best?

    I am designing a pressure vessel for an submarine. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions with these alloys for this application? Aluminum 5086 H111 Aluminum 5454 H111 Aluminum 5456 H111 Thanks
  8. vctech

    Which Aluminum is best?

    I am designing a pressure vessel for an submarine. I does anyone have any experience or suggestions with these alloys for this application? Aluminum 5086 H111 Aluminum 5454 H111 Aluminum 5456 H111 Thanks
  9. vctech

    5085 Aluminum Supplier?

    Does anyone know a supplier of 5085 Aluminum? I am looking for a 6" diameter tube that can be machined to size. Very hard to find.
  10. vctech

    Two Part Mold Seal

    I am trying to use electronic epoxy potting material in a two part mold. I am having problems finding a material that will act as a seal and not stick to the epoxy along the seam. Does anyone have any experience doing anything like this? I am currently testing a silicone rubber mold any...
  11. vctech

    Load Testing Electric Motor

    5 minute intervals max. We are trying to do a fast and easy root cause analysis on a vibration in our system at rpm's above 1000 under known loads. We are trying to test the motor mount, and motor to eliminate them as the cause. I wanted to see if anyone had any experience or knew of any test...
  12. vctech

    Load Testing Electric Motor

    Hello, I need to simulate a load on a small 2Hp electric motor we are using. Does anyone have any suggestions from previous experience? Are there any companies that make test equipment for this? I had several ideas... 1) Drive a generator and applying a known electrical load to it. 2) Using...
  13. vctech

    General Tolerances

    I have been trying to find general angle tolerances to put into drawing title blocks but cant find any. What are general tolerances for angular tolerances of machined and bent angles? Can anyone help with what a standardized value for these would be?
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