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    Is air motoring a valid process to develop engines on?

    I'm sure a few of you have heard of the MYT Engine, which claims to have a design prototype that better than doubles fuel efficiency over conventional engine designs. However, I'd like to know the validity of their methodology in arriving at their estimate. They use a process they call "air...
  2. jamesxi

    Best online stores & services

    So far this is the only website I've come across that has online ordering, clearly listed prices, and a broad selection: https://sdp-si.com/eStore/ This site may also be really useful for basic custom machining: http://www.emachineshop.com/ For the project I'm working on I will have maybe 35...
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    Carbon fiber resin newbie question

    Why are metallic resins never used as resin for carbon fibers? If I remember right carbon fiber has such a high melting point(boiling point really since it won't melt) that I would think almost any metal could be used as a resin.
  4. jamesxi

    Calculating Centrifugal Force

    I am designing a unique gyroscopic/centrifugal machine, but know little about the calculations involved, so am hoping that someone here will be able to help. Assume I have a 10cm radius centrifuge, and a 1kg mass at the end of the centrifuge, with the weight's center exactly at the 10cm mark...

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