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oregon wind

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rotor thickness
« on: May 08, 2008, 07:38:11 AM »
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.
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Sparky01

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Re: rotor thickness
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2008, 06:20:19 AM »
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.
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mbeland

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Re: rotor thickness
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2008, 06:32:33 AM »
You could also start with 5/8" and have them turned to make sure they are true.


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Sparky01

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Re: rotor thickness
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2008, 07:40:10 AM »
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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