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High Strength wire
We are creating an antenna that has tight packaging constraints. When the antenna is in transit, the wires are wrapped around the mandrel. For use, the packaging cap gets pulled, and the wires are expected to spring straight. This is a one time use thing. The wires do not need to be wrapped back...- jsy211
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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High Strength Wire
Help!! I am trying to wrap .022" high strength music wire around a 2" diam. cylinder without the wire taking a permanent set when unwrapped. I am currently using a zinc coated music wire with the tensile strength of 365ksi, but it is still taking a slight set. I am looking for...- jsy211
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- Replies: 4
- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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High Strength wire
Help!! I am trying to wrap .022" high strength music wire around a 2" diam. cylinder without the wire taking a permanent set when unwrapped. I am currently using a zinc coated music wire with the tensile strength of 365ksi, but it is still taking a slight set. I am looking for...- jsy211
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
