Prop material

[Russ Williamson]

Question for all;

If you could have your choice of materials (forget cost limitations for the moment, within reason props could be made out of, what would it be?

Let's think outside the lines here of the normal.

Is there a material and/or raw goods you would love to have props made out of?

What would be the best?

Thanks in advance for any feedback in regards to this!

Rw

 

[Ron Olson]

Titanium.

I see that VooDoo props is working with cyrogenics on their props to make them more bullet-proof and the price shows considering that some of them are in the $100.00 range.

 

[Slideblues]

Billet Baby, Aluminum, CNC dem pups to what ever ya want.

Or maybe a CF composite, already been done, But the new composite they are using like on the C6 Vette brake rotors for IMSA racing is wild stuff!!!!

Gener B)

 

[Jerry Wyss]

Billet Baby, Aluminum, CNC dem pups to what ever ya want.

Or maybe a CF composite, already been done, But the new composite they are using like on the C6 Vette brake rotors for IMSA racing is wild stuff!!!!

Gener B)

"Hey Matt, How Can We Get Back On The RIGHT TRACK"

 

[Dan_Cousin]

How about Tungston carbide?

A little brittle but tough as woodpecker lips.

 

[Slideblues]

Billet Baby, Aluminum, CNC dem pups to what ever ya want.

Or maybe a CF composite, already been done, But the new composite they are using like on the C6 Vette brake rotors for IMSA racing is wild stuff!!!!

Gener B)

"Hey Matt, How Can We Get Back On The RIGHT TRACK"

So they are only 15K a pair, Its possible :lol:

 

[Bob Kensill]

How about aluminum oxynitride?http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123012131

Check out this link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Joe_Knesek]

How about this:

With the unique and revolutionary characteristics of Liquidmetal® alloys, Liquidmetal® Technologies is developing products for use throughout the medical industry with better performance results than existing materials. One of the key opportunities is in the field of orthopedics, where Liquidmetal alloys enable superior wear resistance, exceptional component strength, improved manufacturability and control of surface texture during the casting process.

Liquidmetal alloys' unique properties for orthopedic field include:

• Bio-compatible Excellent wear resistance
  
• High strength-to-weight ratio compared to titanium and/or stainless steel
  
• More than twice the strength compared to titanium or stainless steel
  
• Ability to precision net-shape cast allowing significant reduction in post-processing
  

Some of the products taking advantage of these improvements include reconstructive devices, fractured fixations, spinal implants and instrumentation.

Another opportunity for our revolutionary materials is in the field of ophthalmic surgery, where procedures and instruments are being enhanced to better serve patients in need of cataract surgery.

Liquidmetal alloys can yield surgical blades that are:

• Sharper than steel
  
• Less expensive than diamond
  
• Lower edge degradation with use
  
• Longer lasting blades that provide more consistency in use
  

These are only a few of the categories within the medical industry that lend themselves to utilizing Liquidmetal alloys as a superior substitute for other materials currently being used.

 

[Tim_Duggan]

Cobalt Chrome works well B)

 

[Slideblues]

Tim,

Yea was waiting for Ian to see this one

Did he ever harness the Kpowered Hummingbird's bad habit ?

Gene

 

[Tim_Duggan]

Tim,

Yea was waiting for Ian to see this one

Did he ever harness the Kpowered Hummingbird's bad habit ?

Gene

Yep - he went back to a 67 engine in that boat, sold me the K90 which currently resides in my SG80, and put the A100 into a CHD sprint. Fixed the blade bending issues B) Introduced rod blowing issues in the A100 and then switched to a RS101.

 

[Slideblues]

Whoa! He is always having issues with something

Should show up soon, Always know's when we are talking bout him,

Gener B)

 

[Tim_Duggan]

In an attempt to make serious ponies you often find the weak link. Ian found the limits of the a100. It was very impressive though when it held together!

 

[VansRacing]

Element #104 / fictionite

 

[Ian Inverarity]

Whoa! He is always having issues with something

Should show up soon, Always know's when we are talking bout him,

Gener B)

Gene,

Cobalt Chrome is the best I have tried, very strong and very hard. Can still be bent, but is difficult. Sharpening is a little difficult due to the hardness, but I can get them very sharp! B)

The last A100 was my favourite race engine, very powerful, but still user friendly. Unfortunately the rods are not up to what I was asking! :blink: Now the CMB has been pretty good, but isnt quite there yet. And then there is the little AAC problem...

Nitrocrazed racing: If nothing broke I would have nothing to complain about, and what fun would that be?

 

[Slideblues]

Hi Ian,

One thing solved and then on to another, Yes I remember you had the A100 a cook'n

Thanks for the comments on the Cobalt Chrome,

Gene B)

Phase III Racing: If your not break'n something, Your not going fast enough

 

[bzubee]

How about titanium.

 

[bzubee]

Or more cost effective would be stainless steel.

 

[Piston1]

Stellite

 

[TomMoorehouse]

How about aluminum oxynitride?http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123012131

Check out this link!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh my god..... remember that star trek movie when they went back in time to get a whale to save the world? Scotty had to get some glass to hold the wale but had no money..... so he showed the guy how to make transparent aluminum to pay for it..... and now it's a reality. amazing what hollywood can predict!