Re: G10 rotor thickness

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


You can go up to 3/4 inch to edge (not center) of bolt with G-10.

Dr. Resonance

 >
 > I'm about to make an 8 inch rotor from G10 material.  The disc will run at
 > 1800 RPM and have 4 electrodes (120pps).  Given a brass bolt holder
(center
 > drilled for a tungstan rod), what thickness is required for strength and
 > how far from the outer diameter of 8 inches should the bolts be placed?
 >
 > I'm thinking of 3/8 thickness and bolts recessed 1 inch from the outer
 > edge.  Can I get closer to the outer edge?
 >
 > Many thanks?
 > Gerry R
 >
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