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Printing problem
I printed the 100% layout for checking the holes if they are matching with the components. I printed the file with three different printers. All printouts are around 10% smaller than the actual dimensions.
Can anyone advise what may be the problem?
Posted By: bigpanda on Dec 10, 2013 04:51AM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hello,
I am trying to rule out any printer driver issues. Could please print to a PDF file and then print this one? Same effect?
Thank you,
Diane
Posted By: DianeHaensel on Dec 11, 2013 01:38AM
ReplyLikely your printer setup says "fit to margins" and your panel is close enough to the margins to cause the scaling to kick in.
Posted By: STMRadio on Sep 16, 2014 05:38PM
ReplyI print a 19 inch 3U panel to 100% to check fit in fpd 6.01. All of the holes appear to have the correct dimensions and spacings; however, the panel itself comes out 19.5 inches by 5 3/8 even though the panel properties are correct. When I print out an 8U panel, dimensions match the panel properties. Do I have a setting off somewhere?
Posted By: Ken on Sep 28, 2018 03:35PM
ReplyHi Ken,
Sorry you are having issues. Send your file to info@frontpanelexpress.com and I will try and print it on my end and see if I have this issue.
AdrianPosted By: Adrian on Sep 29, 2018 01:15AM
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curved cavity
Simple question, is this possible? I actually need a cavity with a hole inside the cavity, of basically the same size as the cavity, just slightly smaller. Essentially, similar to the edge machinnig, but if there was a "0 degree" option for the bevel.
Posted By: capricornone on Nov 14, 2013 12:41AM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hello,
Do you mean something similar to a counterbore? You can select this with 'manual sinking parameters' in the drill hole properties. The cone angle would be 180 degrees in this case.
You can also stack objects on top of each other, e.g. a drill hole on top of a cavity.
Best regards,
Diane
Posted By: DianeHaensel on Nov 14, 2013 01:38AM
ReplyYou've got the right idea, but what I need to draw is an arc, or curved slot. Essentially, if there was an option for curved cavity, I would make a curved cavity, then a slightly smaller curved slot in the center of the cavity. Make sense?
Posted By: capricornone on Nov 14, 2013 01:47AM
ReplyAh, just saw that I can do cavities using the free contour dxf import, I guess that's probably the best way for me to do this.
Posted By: capricornone on Nov 14, 2013 07:56PM
ReplyYou figured it out yourself :)
The dxf import allows you to import any shape and have it cut as cavity or all the way through.
Posted By: DianeHaensel on Nov 14, 2013 10:01PM
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Epoxied studs
What is the pull-out resistance of the epoxied studs (specifically a 6/32 machine screw stud)
Posted By: tlj3071 on Nov 08, 2013 06:35PM Category: Production
Hello,
we tested the vertical pull-out resistance very similar to PEM studs (let me get back to you with the actual numbers.)
The shear strengths is >10MPa. The head of a 6-32 stud/standoff is 7mm, resulting in an area of about 40mm^2. This means about 400N shear strength.
Best regards,
Diane
Posted By: DianeHaensel on Nov 11, 2013 09:23PM
ReplyI've had studs placed on two 14"x8½" panels, and roughly half of the studs came loose for a number of reasons before the the final installation of the panel. Personally I think the epoxy is too hard or brittle. I think there needs to be some refining to the stud fixing process before it's deemed reliable. Also FPE could explain some current limitations of the use of studs, to the end user.
Posted By: KenTech on Jan 08, 2014 12:54PM
ReplyHello,
This is concerning and you shouldn't accept such unsatisfactory service from us.
Our customer service will get in touch with you and resolve this problem. Thank you for your feedback on this. We will certainly look into the epoxy process.
Kind regards,
DIane
Posted By: DianeHaensel on Jan 08, 2014 09:34PM
ReplyFor years I have used the following:
I had the panel drilled with blind threaded holes (either 6-32 or 8-32). In these holes I inserted 1/2" long setscrews and used Loctite to ensure that they wouldn't come loose.
These front panels were used on standard 19" rack enclosures the setscrews through holes in the front edges of the side panels and held in place with pem nuts.
Best regards,
Dave
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