How Loud is Too Loud? (Cal Games)

[KenWittlief]

Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII

...Although we haven't found a solution to the problem (a five day solution that is ) we have managed to adjust our shooter so that we only have to reach "jackhammer speed" for a very short time.

As for metal fatigue it has surprisingly held together quite nicely and there are no visible signs of damage.

If you think the problem is your shooter is out of balance it should be relatively easy to eyeball the system and see where it is not symetrical about the center of rotation

and to guesstimate the amount of weight you would have to add to the other side to balance it - like they do with the lead weights on car tires.

regarding metal fatigue, I dont think you will see any visable signs until something breaks. After a part has failed an experienced M.E. can look at the break and tell why it failed (crystalized, sheared, cut...)