Re: Attaching Tungsten Electrodes to Rotor etc...

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Original poster: "Daniel McCauley by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>


How is the electrical connection made in this configuration without the use
of an aluminum ring?

Should I be using 4 AWG to connect all my components???  I was planning on
using 12 AWG 60kV high voltage wire.

Thanks again.
Dan



> Don't use a conductive aluminum ring on the outside of the rotor.
>
> Just cut the TIG electrodes to a total length each of 1 inch and fix them
> axially through the outer 1/2 inch edge of the rotor disk.  Have a machine
> shop do this with a precision reamer.
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> In any Tesla oscillator primary circuit the old law "current in a series
> circuit is the same at any point" holds true.  Why bother using 4 AWG
> welding cable (copper) for hooking up all the essential components and
then
> totally spoil the Q factor with some aluminum in series with this nice low
> resistance copper?  Keep it all low loss.
>
> Dr. Resonance
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> Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 10:56 AM
> Subject: Attaching Tungsten Electrodes to Rotor etc...
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> > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
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> > I'm building a SRSG using one of D.C. Cox's synch motors.
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> > Just had a few questions:
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> > I'm going to be using a 7" dia., 1/4" thick LE Gastrolite (Phenolic)
> > disc for the rotor.
> > My questions are as following:
> >
> > 1.  For the aluminum conductive ring on the outside of the rotor,
> > what thickness works best, what aluminum alloy works best, and whats the
> > best way to attach this to the rotor.
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> > 2.  I've chosen to use 1/8" thick thoriated tungsten rods which are
> > available at McMaster-Carr.  The only thing, is what is the best way to
> > attach these to the rotor and to the other stationary electrode support.
> I
> > know that tungsten is a b**** to machine - should i attempt to use a die
> to
> > thread these rods and attach via nuts????
> >
> > Any help appreciated.
> >
> > I realize i've been asking a lot of questions so far, and I want to
> > thank all of you for all your help!!!!!!!
> > Much appreciated!!!!
> >
> > Dan M.
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