Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
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Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 14:07:38 -0400
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From: "Christopher Zavatson" <Christopher.Zavatson@udlp.com>
Subject: Re: [LML] Hinge Kit information
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Gary,
Could you please elaborate on this.  What are the properties that could
make the weld wire more brittle and unsuitable.  Weld wire alloys should
have the same composition as the base metal and if anything be of higher
purity.  The drawing process can impart some brittleness, but this
applies to all stainless wire unless it is anealed afterwards.
Chris Zavatson
N91CZ  

Christopher Zavatson
Mobility Technologies
United Defense
(408)289-4329
>>> garyhall@ix.netcom.com 06/26/02 08:31 AM >>>
Hi Larry,

I am the fellow who sells the hinge kit. 

Everything you read on yesterday's forum is correct with the exception
of using SS welding wire. When we did some testing for Burt Rutan, we
were told welding SS had properties that cold make it brittle and 
impurities that made it unsuitable for the purpose of our hinges. The 
kit comes with a certifiable metallurgical report on the SS wire.

Burt Rutan approved this method I have back in the mid 80's, he has 
never approved any other method for whatever that is worth. 

Call me, I would be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks.


Gary Hall, FXE
http://www.uslan.com/hinge-kit.html

(954) 979-9494 Fort Lauderdale, FL

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