But am I right to assume that normal Nanoflex doesnt come as a bonded laminate? As far as Ive heard, its supplied in sheets like every other metal?
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But am I right to assume that normal Nanoflex doesnt come as a bonded laminate? As far as Ive heard, its supplied in sheets like every other metal?
sounds good paul could well be the next (super material)
Christian, it is supplied in strips to a typical max width of 500mm. It can also be supplied as a high tolerance (h9) finish tube for use as axials, piston rods etc. The laminate piece I have was all that was available at short notice.
Chris, I hope so because I am keen to be able to supply a suitable material for armour. I have been tempted towards Hardox, Ti is simply too expensive. If Nanoflex lives up to expectations then we could see it as a cost effective alternative to Ti, it could even be superior. Personally, I want an armour to improve the chances of withstanding more frequent contests with spinners.
Paul
Ok,
I do have a full professional (can never get the spelling right!) workshop, but if its too hard to mill or drill, its too hard!
If you can ensure any samples supplied for testing are the same approx size (what size are we talking by the way?) I can uniformly armour the middleweight, and might as well put it through a full weekend of fighting/hammering. Might have to give it to someone else to drive on Saturday though as Im working. Friday Saturday night, and Sunday is fine for me so organize it how you want Ill fit in with you, just give me a week with the material ready to weld on to be sure it doesnt come off the robot. Ill cut it back off after if you want it back.
Theres something wrong with the forum under this topic, look at the number of posts in the archive? The first one is normal, with 10 posts, but the other ones?
Its happening in other topics too - I first noticed it some time last week. Busy busy, Mr Webmaster. :-)
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It has even got its own topic!
(Embarrassed) okay, so I read the interesting threads first. :-) You want that I should get up to date with the entire forum before I post anything? (Actually, I often do, but not first thing on a Monday.)
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The sheet of Nanoflex is now mounted in a mild steel frame that can be screwed to the arena wall (or another unsuspecting bot!). Sam has kindly allowed the test to take place on Friday evening. I cant be there but Ed will have the Nanoflex and will be making sure it gets a good battering.
I would of course be interested in any feedback, this is not a scientific test as there is no direct comparisons taking place but I guess you should get a good idea. Its also a worse case scenario as the test piece cant move and thus absorb some of the impact.
Paul
Looks like its held up very well considering. Does delaminated mean the layers came apart from each other?
Thanks for the picture Steve. Having spoken to Ed today, it does sound like the laminations have come apart. Firstly, it was never proposed that a laminate was going to be the preferred route for armour but a solid piece instead. Problem was the laminate was all that was available at the time.
Regretfully it was not a good clean hit in the centre of the piece as the the retaining frame has clearly been hit. This frame buckled under the force but the Nanoflex looks okay. I need to get my hands on the piece for a closer look as I am interested in the surface fracture? lines leaving the impact area. The surface of this piece was plasma treated. Steve, do you have a pic of the rear so I can see the delamination?
More testing needed with the right material to reach a final verdict. We do have another piece of untreated plate that is being tried out for weldability.
Paul
HA HA! :)
Armox 600 is better! Yeesss!! Or atleast I hope so...
Found:
1 piece of slightly damaged Nanoflex in extremely bent steel frame. :)
Its on my living room table at the moment Paul, you can have it back as soon as I get chance to get it to you.
We got a right rollicking off Enginuity over the test, apparently the block of iron that got half inched from the pit area to get it to the correct hit height, was a 200 year old relic of some sort... luckily it wasnt damaged so I got away with an ear bending :sad:
Nanoflex looks busted to me.. but then Ill leave the final verdict to others.
Sam
Sorry Paul - thats all I have, I just took it cause it looked cool :)
bloody hell. Thats nearly as good as my hardox!
Mike.
It is delaminated.So the second hit could do more damage, or less, as the whole setup is more flexible.
More tests please.
Im sure i heard Arfa (motis) saying it might not be the laminate but heat generated from the force of the blow melting the area around the impact zone.