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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] New potential sinker
Hi David,
Thanks for the input, that is a
thought!
Have you known anyone to use
Syntactic foam or PVC foam as part of building their sub. I have read the
archives and the discussion on PVC hulls and can see that steel would seem to be
best for strenght vs. cost and availability. But I was wondering if anyone
used foam as an additional boyancy enhancer or to for molded parts.
One company I saw on the web, Cuming
Corporation, http://www.cumingcorp.com/flotation.html ,
says they have a foam (C-FLOAT) that can withstand 10,000
fsw for years. The only problem is its curing temp is between 300 and 400
degrees F. I don't know if I can work with such a high tech material, and
I'm sure they are really eager to provide a low-cost one-time mold, being such
a mom-and-pop organization.
I love this stuff, I only hope I can
control myself enough to do my real job.
See Ya!
Bob T.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 8:03
PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] New
potential sinker
It might be possible to use a hemispherical endcap-type and
weld it to a cone shape to create a teardrop hull. Just a
thought.
DavidC