I have a problem with a part that we have been using for years. We are installing Helicoils into a machined Block of Noryl. We are constantly getting cracking around the helicoils. None of the rest of the features in the part show any stress cracking.
Note we see the cracks before any...
We have been manufacturing a sample block housing that is machined from PVC for many years (volume = 10K).
All of the sudden we recently have been getting cracks in the PVC when the housing is placed under internal hydrostatic pressure. The pressure is pretty nominal and the walls are plenty...
Has anyone had any experience using Hard Annodized 6061 AL in long term Salt Water applications?
I am considering using this for a Instrument Housing. In theory the Annodized layer is inert.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Hello I have a Marine (submersible) instrument design that calls for a Titanium Housing using a 316 Stainless Connector. Would having these two materials in contact with each other cause problems or accelerate corrosion?
The 316 SS connector is threaded into the Titinaium Housing.
Thanks.
Hello,
I work for a company that manufacturers Marine Instrumentation. We try and use Plastics or Titanium whenever possible but in this case we have a 316 SS part (passivated) fastened to a Delrin Housing. The 316 SS Part has an Oring Face seal against the Delrin Housing. We always see...
