I would like to add a couple of comments in regards to a pattern pool
and powdered metal wheels. I think would be a great idea to have a pattern
pool for driver wheels. I really like Trents idea of powedered metal wheels.
If I am understanding his train of thought that his intention is
Hi Gary,
I agree.
Co-
incidently, we also have been having another look at powdered
metal process,s for our own applications very recently.
Problem is that we need much high densities, tighter grain
structure etc than a G1engine drive wheelse
Regarding powered metal wheels. I talked with Gary Raymond a few years ago
about producing a real looking ribbed back wheel that would be low cost.
Lionel used a powered wheel on their "G" scale GP 20 that was produced some
years ago. That particular metal was very tough. I found out as I tried t
In a message dated 01-03-10 17:03:58 EST, you write:
<< he suggested that I ask the group about wheels that were powdered metal
(PM). WOW! Why didn't I think of that? >>
What a great idea!! I now ask myself the same question. I have in the
past tested parts that were manufactured in thi
