It seems to be recommended that carbon or graphite rod is used for Sterling engine pistons, I have searched the web as best as I know how for a UK supplier but so far nothing. Anyone here have any ideas?
regards
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carbon/graphite rod ?
Sep 04, 2003
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Erodex or Graphite Technologies supply graphite in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and lots of different grades. Try a web search for them. failing that look for a supplier of edm consumables, as spark eroding is one of the main industrial uses of graphite. When machining this…
Read the full replyErodex or Graphite Technologies supply graphite in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and lots of different grades. Try a web search for them. failing that look for a supplier of edm consumables, as spark eroding is one of the main industrial uses of graphite.
When machining this stuff cover everything within a huge radius, and it helps to have a vacuum running continually sucking up the dust -it has to be the messiest stuff I've ever worked with.
Regards
Kevin
Kevin,
Fantastic, Erodex can supply the small quantity I need, Thanks for your help
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