Category Archives: composite manufacturing

why arn’t sniper rifles made out of titanium?

i noticed how most are made out of steel or aluminum plus some composites but wouldn’t a Sniper designed to be made out of titanium be stronger a bit lighter (much lighter for it’s weight) all but impervious to corrosion … Continue reading

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Is hand layup a good method for manufacturing composites?

It works for fibreglass, reinforced concrete, but I believe most professionals use machinery and vacuum bagging or presses now for better quality control and performance

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Double-Dip in Housing, newest and unexpected low, breaking 2009 records, any thoughts on the matter?

http://www.cnbc.com/id/43222783 "U.S. single-family home prices dropped in March, dipping below their 2009 low, as the housing market remained bogged down by inventory and weak demand, a closely watched survey said Tuesday. The S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas … Continue reading

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Environmental Science help?

1. All of the following are a part of the secondary treatment at a sewage treatment plant EXCEPT A) Bacteria consume oxygen. B) Coffee grounds are filtered out. C) Water is released into the ocean. D) Chlorine is added to … Continue reading

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composite decking questions and your personal experience?

My friend has a wood deck that is quite old and in horrible condition. She wants to replace it, and is considering a composite material like Trex. The deck will get lots of sunlight in places (faces south), and also … Continue reading

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Are piccolos by Tempest reliable?

I currently have a gemeindhardt 4p composite piccolo and am looking for a step-up piccolo. I have been looking at different brands and the grenadilla piccolo by Tempest doesn’t look so bad. I would love a Yamaha 61 or 62 … Continue reading

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can any one tell me if this is a good choice for an lcd tv?

Samsung 37" Black Flat Panel Series 5 LCD HDTV, Model LN37B550 1080p (1920 x 1080) Full HD Resolution Widescreen aspect ratio CCFL—Cold Cathode Fluorescent lamp 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Touch of Color™ (ToC) Samsung’s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding … Continue reading

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Corporate Finance please!?

Cranberry Corp. has two divisions of equal size: a computer manufacturing division and a data processing division. Its CFO believes that stand-alone data processor companies typically have a WACC of 8%, while stand-alone computer manufacturers typically have a 12% WACC. … Continue reading

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Corporate Finance please!?

Cranberry Corp. has two divisions of equal size: a computer manufacturing division and a data processing division. Its CFO believes that stand-alone data processor companies typically have a WACC of 8%, while stand-alone computer manufacturers typically have a 12% WACC. … Continue reading

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Can our Obama economy take this pounding anymore?

NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) – Global stocks surged to a 2-1/2 month high and the euro hit a three-month high on Monday as better-than-expected growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector and encouraging corporate earnings spurred the appetite for risky … Continue reading

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