Is there a particular type of metal that one could make a thin wire of, and subject to repeated bending without it breaking as easily as something like a coat hanger?
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Is there a particular type of metal that one could make a thin wire of, and subject to repeated bending without it breaking as easily as something like a coat hanger?
John:
Well of course there is. What automotive application calls for wire to resists lots of load cycles? Engine valve springs. So, go look up this article from Kobe in Japan on =93The past and future of high-strength steel for valve springs=94:
P.S. You may need to set Acrobat reader to view Japanese text.
Pittsburgh Pete
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Ah, sorry. Should have been more specific, as I was looking for it to be pliable. Solder would be exactly what I want only not prone to breaking.
springs?:
Ah, sorry. Should have been more specific, as I was looking for it to be pliable. Solder would be exactly what I want only not prone to breaking.
I think you would need a part made of several pieces i.e a wire rope, or equivalent.
springs?:
Gooseneck? If you're unfamiliar, try mcmaster.com and search for gooseneck. It's not a material, but I think it does what you describe.
Yes, it should function like gooseneck, but they don't make gooseneck that is super thin (
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