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  1. Mantawa

    "simple" AL to AL press fit cap

    Thanks for the replies so far. The assembly needs to be assembled easily, (simple press fixture at most). I'm not concerned with ease of disassembly. The parts will be anodized which will make controlling the fit more difficult. A snap-together mate would be ideal. Does anyone have experience...
  2. Mantawa

    "simple" AL to AL press fit cap

    Hello, I am looking for some guidance in specifying the dimensions for an easy to assemble press fit aluminum cap. The cap has a thin wall flange that will be pressed into the id of an aluminum tube. tube ID = 0.945in. Any help is appreciated.
  3. Mantawa

    Bulk density > 1.36g/cm^3

    Dwight, Bulk density is a concern because the application is centrifugal. I'll look at matweb. Thanks.
  4. Mantawa

    Bulk density > 1.36g/cm^3

    I was interested only in the bulk density (pellet form). I suspect the application will let a few of you down. I'm looking at different materials to use in a counterbalance application. We will not be molding the plastic for this one. Mold polymers came to mind because they can be very...
  5. Mantawa

    Bulk density > 1.36g/cm^3

    Hello, I am trying to find a plastic in pellet form that has a bulk density greater than 1.36g/cm^3. Do any of you know of one?

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