Nanoflex

[spinnerboy]

sounds good paul could well be the next (super material)

[m2xt]

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

[jamesb]

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.

[fluppet]

Its happening in other topics too - I first noticed it some time last week. Busy busy, Mr Webmaster. :-)

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[fluppet]

(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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[m2xt]

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