03-13-2010, 05:10 PM
I was wondering if anyone has any information about the metallurgical condition of the original Orsova kamirion. Specifically, it would be helpful to know if the steel used had been hardened and taken to a spring temper. My current reconstruction uses a mild steel kamirion and is starting to take a set now that the draw weight has hit 5000 lbs. More info is available on all the performance specs at my blog: http://www.wattsunique.com/blog/
The intent here has been to maximize (ie. push the limit until something breaks) to see what the possible performance envelope would have been for the original machine. My reproductions of the artifacts are as close to the originals dimensionally as I could make them. If the artifacts were made from a higher grade of steel than simple wrought iron, that might suggest the power of the original machine was equal to or in excess of the 2000 plus foot lbs. my reproduction is currently generating before things starts to break down. Sure would appreciate any insight you guys have on this. Nick.
The intent here has been to maximize (ie. push the limit until something breaks) to see what the possible performance envelope would have been for the original machine. My reproductions of the artifacts are as close to the originals dimensionally as I could make them. If the artifacts were made from a higher grade of steel than simple wrought iron, that might suggest the power of the original machine was equal to or in excess of the 2000 plus foot lbs. my reproduction is currently generating before things starts to break down. Sure would appreciate any insight you guys have on this. Nick.
