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Unread 31-10-2012, 14:09
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Re: #25 Chain Drive Experience ???

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Originally Posted by R.C. View Post
AM is the only person in the market that sells sprockets in #25 in aluminum. Maybe some other supplier might, WCP will in the distant future

But for now, you could send them back? We've called AM a few times for random misc. problems, they've been so kind to ship out replacements ASAP.

Instead of buying them you could router/laser/waterjet them from .118 or .125 plate and then chamfer them yourself? Do you have access to a CNC machine or do you have sponsors that own them?

-RC

My concern with exchanging the sprockets is that it would just be a waste of time. Since both sprockets had the same "notch" in them, this is indicative of the design or the CNC programming of the sprocket so any replacements would also likely have the same flaw.

Unfortunately, we do not have access to a CNC nor do we currently have sponsors who can make one available to us.

What alternative power transmission method is recommended at these high speeds? Belts? Gears?

Thanks.

Phil