Something different
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Re: Something different (ShortBusTechnologies)
How much does a chunk of aluminum cost that's needed to make that? How long does it take to machine the part, once you "make the program" (I'm not sure how to word that right). That is a kewl LCA.
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Re: Something different (hondacivicowner)
Prototype took about 2 days to make, if that. It was on and off. Took me 2 days to get the drawing sorted out, specs, etc (talking with the client). I have an order for 20 sets (L+R). The piece of aluminum is roughly 4 inches thick, 24 x 29 inches. Once I get the changes, should take about 5 hrs per piece to make. Pretty light too, except for the beaver tail end.
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Re: Something different (HamiltonRex)
that piece of 6061 is pretty sturdy... youd be amazed.. we use AL for suspension parts all of the time and never have any problems.
im trying to talk my boss into letting me machine a set for my 240... its not working
im trying to talk my boss into letting me machine a set for my 240... its not working
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Re: Something different (HamiltonRex)
yes, but Al has no fatigue limit, which is always a little disconcerting to me.
It's not a matter of if it will fail, but how long. It may be a millions cycles for the aluminum to fail, but steel that is used below it's fatigue limit, and properly protected from the elements, will never fail.
just one of those things
It's not a matter of if it will fail, but how long. It may be a millions cycles for the aluminum to fail, but steel that is used below it's fatigue limit, and properly protected from the elements, will never fail.
just one of those things
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Re: Something different (snoochtodanooch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by snoochtodanooch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes, but Al has no fatigue limit, which is always a little disconcerting to me.
It's not a matter of if it will fail, but how long. It may be a millions cycles for the aluminum to fail, but steel that is used below it's fatigue limit, and properly protected from the elements, will never fail.
just one of those things</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are you scared of riding on airplanes?
It's not a matter of if it will fail, but how long. It may be a millions cycles for the aluminum to fail, but steel that is used below it's fatigue limit, and properly protected from the elements, will never fail.
just one of those things</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Something different (.dave)
If you've ridden on a plane that's been retired and sold to a country in a third world, you'd be afraid too 
Are those arms nested and rough cut first? If not there could be some significant money saved in material and machine time...
Are those arms nested and rough cut first? If not there could be some significant money saved in material and machine time...
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