Re: an interesting mechanical engineering problem

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Original poster: Russell L Thornton <Russell.L.Thornton@xxxxxxxx>


Dr. Resonance,
May I suggest a solution from my radar industry.  I would use 
waveguide material.  It can be bent in the radii you need and every 
joint could be a choke connector.  The choke ends are surfaced for 
perfect fit, electrically and for holding pressure.  Mechanically 
strong, and made to be disassembled and reassembled.  C-band has an 
inside dimension of 1.872 x 0.872 inches and is typically made from 
brass.  There are all kinds of flex and angle sections available, too 
for end connections and such.  I mostly deal with the C-band and 
think it would handle your power as the CW rating is 1.4 to 2.0 
Mwatts.  I have a table for other sizes if you think you would need 
larger size.  Let me know.
Russell, at the Cape