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Part cracking in impact test IK 08

Hello, We do injection molding for electric counter boxes. i am using a mold with crack in the cooling circuit, so whil...

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posted by Rahmoune wissam

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A small welding job

A neighbor's friend brought a small welding repair over for me . It's an I beam that is the backbone of a PTO powered p...

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posted by Snag_one

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Article - application of "Froude Number" analysing a boat I worked on

Article - application of "Froude Number" analysing a boat I worked on. http://weldsmith.co.uk/tech/marine/221231_fhs/22...

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posted by null

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Three Form Thread Mill ???

Below are CNC applications: I use machine taps in tension compression holders. Functionally like rigid tapping, but wit...

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posted by none

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Burned some flux core today

Finished the wiring changes in the shop yesterday to accommodate the new welder . Today I used it to repair a part for...

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posted by Snag_one

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coastbilt 8" outside caliper with micro adjustment screw.

Fun and games with search engines. Entered coastbilt 8" outside caliper with micro adjustment screw add -digital -micro...

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posted by phamp

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Steel Rule

There is a type of cutting stock blade that is just steel strips with a cutting edge. I think its mostly used to make d...

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posted by none

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how to drill/mill compund angle

I have a stinker of a project - making a steering axle for a "cart" I need to fit tube for king pins at 15 degree king...

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posted by clare

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New welder !

Well , new to me . Found a Lincoln Weldpak 175 in like-new condition , he was asking $375 I offered $275 and he accepte...

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posted by Snag_one

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sharpening end mills

I've got a bunch that have chipped tips on the flutes , and I guess it's time I learned to sharpen them instead of toss...

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posted by Snag_one

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Engine i.d.

I have a old tecumseh engine it had a problem take off shaft but all the number tags are missing and I can't find a set...

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posted by whoknew1973

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Custom D-Drill

Any tips for making my own custom D-Drill and getting dimensions right other than sneak up on it, test it, and try agai...

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posted by none

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thoughts test-sample X-ray ali welds

Hi all Comments? This is for the Ali welding idea. Is essentially an all-weld-metal testpiece, but reasonably realistic...

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posted by null

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??? Actually a STUB length carbide 1/2 in end mill ???

Actually a STUB length carbide 1/2 in end mill. I have a couple small high speed milling machines. They are not ever go...

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Biggest Tool For Small (FAST) Spindles - 24K

What is the largest tool you run routinely on your high speed 24K spindles in aluminum. For me I do run (extra short) 1...

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