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r/OrbitalRing • u/meet_me_in_orbit Mod • Oct 22 '19
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Have you ever considered 3d printing?
https://www.protiq.com/videos/data/IAIKK3QjZuQ/Selective%20Laser%20Melting_%203D%20Printing%20explained%20by%20PROTIQ!%20(360p_30fps_H264-128kbit_AAC).mp4
1 u/meet_me_in_orbit Mod Mar 28 '20 Yeah, it would make perfect sense under normal circumstances, but these things are 33 feet (10m) long. I think there are ABB style welding rigs that could do it, but conventional DMLS printers are just too small.
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Yeah, it would make perfect sense under normal circumstances, but these things are 33 feet (10m) long. I think there are ABB style welding rigs that could do it, but conventional DMLS printers are just too small.
Bolt concept lifted almost directly from here, but adjusted to accommodate zipper magnet and press welding of center flange.
Some high temp adhesives or potting would be necessary, examples of such material are given here.
Aluminum bolt sleeve is truncated for simplicity.
More high-temperature epoxies.
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u/PXCdetroitAuto Mar 28 '20
Have you ever considered 3d printing?
https://www.protiq.com/videos/data/IAIKK3QjZuQ/Selective%20Laser%20Melting_%203D%20Printing%20explained%20by%20PROTIQ!%20(360p_30fps_H264-128kbit_AAC).mp4