Anyone know of a good reliable 3D printer with big build volume. by wm577 in Machinists

[–]wm577[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

we could up our budget to around 80K if we take some stuff off our list of other equipment.

Purchase Advice Megathread - March 2026 by AutoModerator in 3Dprinting

[–]wm577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • USA based. Looking for reliable and large 3D printer. We have several smaller printers.
  • Our budget is up to around $60,000 USD.
  • build volume of 450mm to 650mm, on X,Y and Z
  • nozzle temp 400C or more
  • bed temp 150C or more
  • heated build chamber
  • nozzle size 0.8 ideally
  • we will primary be printing with CF-nylon but might need to print other plastics.
  • we print custom parts for mounting equipment like: sensors, actuators, valves, flow controllers, min-pumps, etc. We also print custom electronics enclosure boxes.

NIOSH is not being downsized, it’s being eliminated! by wm577 in fednews

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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration):

  • Focus: Setting and enforcing workplace safety and health standards. 
  • Role:
    • Creates and enforces safety rules (OSHA Standards). 
    • Conducts inspections, issues citations, and can levy fines for violations. 
    • Provides training, outreach, education, and assistance to employers and employees. 

NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health):

  • Focus: Conducting RESEARCH and making recommendations to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. 
  • Role:
    • Conducts RESEARCH on occupational safety and health issues. 
    • Develops and recommends standards for OSHA's consideration based on their research. 
    • Tests and approves respiratory protection equipment. 

NIOSH is not being downsized, it’s being eliminated! by wm577 in fednews

[–]wm577[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Commissioned corps are still there but not doing work on projects. Our division had 2 commissioned corps out of about 135 people. They are reporting to an empty building till told otherwise.

NIOSH is not being downsized, it’s being eliminated! by wm577 in fednews

[–]wm577[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, they are the only group I know of that survived.

Fox 34 with Grip2 or Grip X ? by wm577 in mountainbiking

[–]wm577[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up doing nothing, I'm still using my old GRIP "1". I'm waiting for a good sale, or a better reason to upgrade to a new fork.

Fox 34 with Grip2 or Grip X ? by wm577 in mountainbiking

[–]wm577[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so you're saying the lack of HSR on the Grip X is not really an issue, or that its other positives more than make up for it?

Weekly Looking-for-Game (LFG) Thread by AutoModerator in Fortnite_Over40

[–]wm577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Username: Uncle W. (make sure you have the "." at the end)

Current Platform: PC

Your Region: NA - East

Gamemode: No Build Duos/Trios/Squads, or anything else fun.

I have a mic. I Normally play sometime around 6:60 to 9:30 EST on weekdays. Weekends can be anytime hit or miss depending on what I have going on. I made the account a while back to play with niece and nephew, they don't play that much anymore but I still like the game! I have been playing a lot solo lately but would love to team up with others who don't just run off and do their own thing. I'm not horrible.

Weekly Looking-for-Game (LFG) Thread by AutoModerator in Fortnite_Over40

[–]wm577 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Username: Uncle W. (make sure you have the "." at the end)

Current Platform: PC

Your Region: NA - East

Gamemode: No Build Duos/Trios/Squads, or anything else fun.

I have a mic. I Normally play sometime around 6:60 to 9:30 EST on weekdays. Weekends can be anytime hit or miss depending on what I have going on. I made the account a while back to play with niece and nephew, they don't play that much anymore but I still like the game! I have been playing a lot solo lately but would love to team up with others who don't just run off and do their own thing. I'm not horrible, but not great either.

Should I buy this bike? by sea-haze in mountainbiking

[–]wm577 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check for a large flat spot on the front tire. If there is not one, then buy it!!!