Carbon Fiber Drive Shafts?
09-05-02, 10:53 PM
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Originally posted by bwaits
Are you trying to say that the rotational force exerted on a weight glued to a drive shaft is going to be more than hitting a stationary object at 100+ MPH. Get real.
If you are working with carbon you are already measuring epoxy. Would not be that difficult. A monocoque is not a piece a body work.
-billy
Are you trying to say that the rotational force exerted on a weight glued to a drive shaft is going to be more than hitting a stationary object at 100+ MPH. Get real.
If you are working with carbon you are already measuring epoxy. Would not be that difficult. A monocoque is not a piece a body work.
-billy
And to compare the balance of a spinning shaft to the deceleration loads of a crumpling form is ridiculous, to say the least.
Read and understand before you turn on your flamethrower or you'll end up burning yourself.
PeeJay - Your suggestion makes sense... I wonder how hard it would be to epoxy the weight inside the shaft? keeping the outside all smooth and showcar gorgeous...
09-06-02, 10:01 AM
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Originally posted by Manntis
I said nothing about rotational force, I said axial balance. BALANCE IS NOT FORCE.
And to compare the balance of a spinning shaft to the deceleration loads of a crumpling form is ridiculous, to say the least.
Read and understand before you turn on your flamethrower or you'll end up burning yourself.
I said nothing about rotational force, I said axial balance. BALANCE IS NOT FORCE.
And to compare the balance of a spinning shaft to the deceleration loads of a crumpling form is ridiculous, to say the least.
Read and understand before you turn on your flamethrower or you'll end up burning yourself.
Dude, no one is trying to flame you. I did read the post. In your first post you questioned the u-joint and flange parts failing as well as how you would affix the weight. I simply stated those could all be machined parts that are glued to the carbon tube.
Then you brought up axial balance. My responses were to the questions about how to use the correct amount of epoxy and the strength of the joints. I did not answer anything towards axial balance. If I were to do this I would not "affix" any weight. I would simply remove small amounts of material on the u-joint part near where it is glued to the carbon tube. You can also remove material to achieve balance.
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