Re: G10 rotor thickness

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Original poster: Mark Broker <mbroker-at-thegeekgroup-dot-org> 

3/8" thickness will be ample.  1/2" from the edge would be a minimum IMO, 
though I've seen RSGs with a thicker disc with electrodes closer to the 
disc edge.  I used 3/8" brass bolts as electrode holders in my RSG spaced 
1" from the edge.  Works wonderfully.

Mark Broker
Chief Engineer, The Geek Group


On Wed, 12 May 2004 08:19:06 -0600, Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:

>Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> Hi All,
>
>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
>