Therein lies the key Lynn! There are several very exotic materials that could work fine, but are made of unobtainium.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lehanover@aol.com
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Mon, Sep 27, 2010 12:53 pm
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil return line
In a message dated 9/27/2010 3:22:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wrjjrs@aol.com writes:
George,
Don't forget to put the word STEEL in the light carbon housings comment. People might think carbon fiber. The intent is to be able to nitride like the stockers.
Bill
A material similar to carbon fiber but thermally more conductive is already known.
The "irons" and rotor housings could be produced with amazing TBOs and at about 100 pounds for a two rotor engine. The result would be quite a bit stiffer than a stock Mazda engine, so even better performance
could be had. I saw the Lola 616s race at Mid Ohio and they were very strong. Powered by plastic Cosworth
Ford engines. Ford could do this any time. You will not see this until it is cheaper to do than current production materials.
Lynn E. Hanover