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Re: [Shop-talk] Bending stuff

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Bending stuff
From: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:02:48 -0400
Mark J Bradakis wrote:
> One of the projects at work today was installing a new fuel cell
> in a Lotus Elite.  Neat car.  One of the securing straps involved
> making several bends in a 3 foot length of 1/8 thick steel, 3 inches
> wide.  It involved clamping in vices that couldn't handle the full

That sounds like a helluva lotta mass to be adding to the likes of a 
Lotus!  50lbs or so?  How about investing in materials instead of 
tooling?  Carbon fiber or kevlar straps?  Or even that steel banding 
tape they use for shipping?  Or is there a rule book we have to follow here?
   -Wayne
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