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rotor thickness


By oregon wind, Section Wind
Posted on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 07:38:11 AM MST
rotor thickness

Typically 1/2" steel would be used for the rotors on Hughe Piggots 12' turbine.  Can anyone think of any disadvantages for using 5/8" other than weight.  I have some surplus.
rotor thickness | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: rotor thickness (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by Sparky01 on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 06:20:19 AM MST
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There is nothing other than added weight that I can see as being an issue. Usually the issue is going too thin with mag rotors, and having issues with flux losses and structural integrity. So I see this as just a little overkill, whick will not hurt a thing.


Re: rotor thickness (3.00 / 0) (#2)
by mbeland on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 06:32:33 AM MST
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You could also start with 5/8" and have them turned to make sure they are true.

Martin
Eau, soleil, le vent
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Re: rotor thickness (3.00 / 0) (#3)
by Sparky01 on Thu May 8th, 2008 at 07:40:10 AM MST
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Yes the one I am building now will be counterbored 1/16" where the magnets are mounted to help them from sliding outward from centrifical forces.

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