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rc4x4nut
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03.14.2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zeropointbug
hey Gustav, im glad you like it!


I was originally going to make the parts from 7075-T6, but i've read around the web about horror stories that it can just blow about with a bang with not warning. That is of course with excessive fatigue, and, the 6061-T6 is better at copping with fatigue. 7075 would have a clean break, were as 6061 will bend more before it breaks. If i could afford it, i would use 2024-T3 aluminum, this stuff is is like steel, it's light, and has superior fatigue resistance.

Here is another pic of top view. If anyone wants to view a 3D file of the assembly, just let me know. I can email it to you.

zeropointbug
IMO the 7075-T6 would be the way to go if designed right. Look at the supermaxx parts. You rarely ever hear about their parts failing. Beautiful chassis though. I wouldnt skimp out of its design and material. Of course this drives the cost up.

Last edited by rc4x4nut; 03.14.2007 at 06:24 PM.
   
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