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  1. scott82crg

    Dovetail versus half dovetail gland

    Thanks for the insight everyone. Have a good weekend.
  2. scott82crg

    Dovetail versus half dovetail gland

    Thanks, everyone. Sorry, I'm a little slow on my response. This is a very low production, very high value part. We can't tolerate any risk of part failure, so the o-ring is replaced each casting. We've used 77 spray adhesive, but it was a mess and only work partially. Silicone of any type...
  3. scott82crg

    Dovetail versus half dovetail gland

    Hi guys, I have a large mold that I'm designing. An o-ring gland will be cut into an end plate in a static face seal orientation. Pressure is low (vacuum to 45 psi), but I am heating the mold to 350F. Prior molds have had the o-ring fall out during mold manipulation. I'd like to try a...
  4. scott82crg

    materials or mechanical PE?

    Hey everyone, Thanks for the help. I think I'm leaning towards the Mechanical PE exam. Now for the studying.....
  5. scott82crg

    Materials or Mechanical PE???

    I plan to take the PE this next year, but I am debating between going the mechanical route or the metallurgical/materials route. I have a degree in each, so I don't believe one will be harder for me than the other. Which would serve me best in my career? I plan on spending most of my career...
  6. scott82crg

    materials or mechanical PE?

    I plan to take the PE this next year, but I am debating between going the mechanical route or the metallurgical/materials route. I have a degree in each, so I don't believe one will be harder than the other. Which would serve me best in my career? I plan on spending most of my career as a...

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