Originally Posted By: sam
Dear Jouko,

Why do you require helium & titanium bolts?

regards

sam


A joke Sam.

But if the helium cavities in the bolts are too big (we must after all maintain the bolts total metal area) then we will have to go to larger diameter bolts. Then we have the problem of having to redesign the flanges as these will not be B16.5 flanges. Also consider substituting unobtanium for the titanium for reduced weight (this is Cleveland, Ohio technology). With that material we could grossly reduce the required bolt area and make room for the helium cavities. Perhaps Mr. Luf can suggest a supplier.

Just a suggestion.

Regards, John.


Edited by John Breen (12/17/06 11:50 AM)
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