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  1. MikeDrummond

    Sliding dust/grit seal

    I have a carbon fibre plate that slides into a slot. If grit is present it scratches the plate by being dragged into the slot. I want to mount a wiper at the entrance to the slot to prevent grit being carried in when the plate retracts. What profile should the seal be? What material? Does...
  2. MikeDrummond

    surface coating for hardness

    I am asking for suggestions to make or coat a carbon/epoxy surface to prevent scratching from grit. The airfoil section is made in a female mold so a sheet of hard stuff could be laminated with the carbon. The airfoil is rectangular - there are no compound curves. Is it possible to chromium...

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