Good point, other than the effort involved, there is no reason why a
micro-sized rectangular carbon joiner and box cannot be constructed. The
process is well explained in Mark Drela's plans for the composite Allegro
Rick
> Why not make (carve) a little mold - the shape of the desired joiner - and
> fill it with carbon fiber and epoxy? I have not done this so it may not
> be
> practical - but, I bet it has been tried. (I would.) Regis
>
>
>
>
> Titanium is actually twice the weight of aluminum, 2/3 that of steel. Its
> bending is modulus is I believe also 2/3 that of steel, .094dia might not
> be
> adequate even for steel. So you really can't realize much of a weight
> savings from it in this particular application. 0.125dia music wire is
> about
> right for the job I think, that size in titanium might also do.
>
> Check for a local supplier, he might sell you an end piece. Try to get
> both
> hard and soft grades.
>
> 3/16 alu would do, but 6061 is soft and will easily take a bend set, 7075
> is
> hard to find in anything under .5", leaving you to machine it down.
>
> But, all this said, a 3-4"lg x 3/16dia carbon rod should be able to
> accomodate the diehedral break on a typical polyhedral HLG wing.
>
> Rick
> >
> > Does anyone know a source for titanium rod/wire in approximately 3/32
> inch
> >
> > diameter equals about .093 inches equals about 2.3 to 2.4 mm, or
> somewhat
> > smaller even? Intended use is a bent two-piece wing connector for a HLG
> > wing
> > that has a dihedral angle too great for a straight carbon fiber
> > rod-in-tube
> > or tube-in-tube. Since titanium is as strong as steel but lighter than
> > aluminum, it seems like good stuff for this application. The smallest
> > Small
> > Parts has is 1/4 inch.
> >
> > Another desireable solution would be a carbon fiber rod that size with
> the
> >
> > correct bend, but is finding that impossible?
> >
> > Suggestions welcomed.
> >
> > TIA
> >
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> > Duluth, MN
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