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Is there a formula for calculating springback on mandrel bending 3003?
We are building a mandrel to bend a 3" rad(6" dia.) on a 14" long piece of 1/8" 3003. Problem we are encountering is the amount of springback opens the piece back up to 7 1/4" dia. Even when held in...
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New Reactors
10:41PM EST November 26. 2012 - A new generation of nuclear reactor is scheduled to launch in the United States within a decade, potentially transforming the U.S. nuclear industry These small modular...
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Plug 3/4-10 threaded holes
I pulled the bolster plate on a 30 ton Bliss press to repair the hold-down bolt holes. There are 21 inserts that are "T" shape with a minor dia. of 1.25" and the major dia. of the flange is 2", they...
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Help! Sharpening meat slicer blade
I have a meat slicer that uses a 6.5 dia. proprietary blade. The blade has notches cut into the periphery but is not really scalloped. So anybody here know the best way to sharpen this blade? Thanks,...
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Our monarch 10ee relay drops out 1 minute after puching the control ON button
Our monarch 10ee relay drops out 1 minute after puching the control ON button. Any suggestions on what to look at?-TM
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To der Motherland!!
Metalworking content!!! Gunner The methodology of the left has always been: 1. Lie 2. Repeat the lie as many times as possible 3. Have as many people repeat the lie as often as possible 4. Eventually,...
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Improvised milling machine
Back working on my bat house mold. Envision a large rectangular sink made of 5/16 thick cast aluminum... I'm 'milling' a shallow slot in the middle with out a milling machine. A router with a carbide...
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Help selecting a 3-in-1 sheet metal machine
Hi all - I apologize for posting this on-topic query - I am a bit reluctant to interrupt the random streams of political babbling that seem to monopolize the group... Anyhow, we recently acquired a...
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More fun
I went out to the main shop today, to discover that several beams had cracked. The roof leak, and desroyed most of the parts & shelving. My parts room is a disaster. The door delaminated and the...
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Computer questions
I was getting nagged that my IE was outdated, and that I should download the newest greatest Google Chrome, which I finally did. Now, it must not have gone in, as I still get the nag message. I'm not...
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Strange mail issue
I have a warehouse with a business address. For some reason, a lot of mail is delayed by approximately two weeks. In addition, some mail has strange yellow stickers saying UNABLE TO FORWARD/FOR REVIEW...
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Small engine repair question
The unit under test is a generator powered by an 8HP Briggs. I cleaned the fuel tank, replaced the fuel lines and filter, and installed a carburetor rebuild kit. Engine starts and runs well for five...
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Building home made pan/box brake
Any one have any diagrams? I am attempting to build a pan brake to bend 1/8 sheet metal up to 36 inches wide manuelly. Using 4 x 7.3 channel iron and 1/4 x 4 angle. Will use 1/2 x 3 F.B. where needed....
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Sturdy portable/rollable shelves?
How about grabbing some rectangular pieces of wood, drilling holes through the four corners of each piece, sticking pipes up through the corner holes, and then attaching wheels to the bottom of the...
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Its official!!
Military Emails Reveal Details On bin Laden's Burial FoxNews | November 21, 2012 Internal Military Emails Reveal Details On bin Laden's Burial November 21, 2012 WASHINGTON "Traditional procedures for...
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