[TheForge] metallurgy question

[peter fels]

Terry;
I don't see much advantage to using a light weight alloy, much less in such a critical application.
Why not just go for a nice strong stainless alloy? It's not that large a part.

On May 27, 2011, at 2:32 PM, terry l. ridder wrote:

> hello;
> 
> i am not entirely sure that the oceangraphic community has all the
> "smarts". the rovs are entirely "home built" no off-the-shelf parts.
> this has allowed for the use of lighter weight alloys. the tool sleds
> carry a rather bizarre range of tools, from dental picks to a dental
> drill.
> 
> there is always room to include those "outside the box" in discussions.
> 
> 
> On Fri, 27 May 2011, Jeff Wilson wrote:
> 
>> Aluminum will work and is commonly used, thicker may be your answer.  HY 80
>> and HY 120 steel and Titanium are common Military sub. pressure hull
>> materials. Even fairly mundane composite materials are use successfully in
>> smaller pressure vassals. I suggest you contact someone with application
>> specific experience rather than asking us to reinvent established
>> technology.
>> 
>> Offered respectfully,
>> J Wilson  former USN
>> 
> 
> -- 
> terry l. ridder ><>
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