Re: Attaching Tungsten Electrodes to Rotor etc...

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Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>

Dan: tungsten rods will silver solder and can then be mounted in verious
ways . Brass makes a good mount material
   Robert  H

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> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:56:15 -0600
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> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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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