Actually iam planning to buy a used VMC Machine.Can anyone help me on what are all the important points to check or buy-off the equipment.

If you have any check list will be helpful to me.

Thanks.

Long time i have this doubt.

Generally any automation equipment will work using air(pneumatics).While specifying the required Air requirement.

Always manufacturer will define pressure ,also the flow.

Let's say for an example.

pressure:-80 to 100psi.

Flow:

Anyone know who sells electrically operated solenoid valves for carbonated beverages? It would need to be rated for the food industry.

I've been asked to build a small scale beer bottling line for a micro brewery. Most of it looks pretty straight forward (and I'm prepared to do all the rese

If i have approximation of 3800 watts. What wire will i use? and if i have 21 rooms rooms?what wire will i use? assume that they have the same loads(3800 watts)..

Please help me.. thanks a lot

can any one suggest me a good simulation software for Mechanical design.Is there any free software please suggest me.

Will ProE help to simulate the design.?

Morning,

I am facing the problem with the alternator capacitor. FYI, there may or may not be a built-in capacitor inside the alternator just between the regulator and rectifier. I found that when the regulator or rectifier damage(diodes), the capacitor also damaged. I dont know what corr

Hey everyone,

Basically i need 6 dpdt relays in a 12VDC circuit. They are controlling Bilge pump motors that pull about 4-5 amps each. In New Zealand it seems that these are really expensive but this one here thats fairly cheap:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Building-renovation/Electrical-light

If a squirrel runs at 12mph, a cat at 30 mph and a wombat at 15mph how fast will they run when tied together?

^[Sorry, mate - couldn't resist it! ^JDG]

why are the clearance measurements between the impeller and the pump casing at the wear ring for a cetrifugal pump with a fully shrouded impeller important.

and also the same question for one with a semi open impeller.

Hi,

I need to conduct an Energy Survey soon, I need your opinion for preparing my mapping mission. Here are some facts I know and think I know.. :
(I have looked into the Ireland SE site and found titles mainly)

1. I need to map the system under investigation. (It should be a straight for

Hi,

I am in the UK at the moment. Can anyone advise of the exact type of the fuse mentioned below: Once I know the type I can order a couple. I need one only, but will order a spare.

Replacement fuse: T3.15AL250V

Physical size: 20 mm long x 4.5 to 5 mm in diameter. I am shaking

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