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Aviation History
1959
1959 - 1067.PDF
flight, 77 April 1959 For top'tip' performance... An exacting combination of qualities is required of the pressure-j ets which power the rotor of the Fairey Rotodyne. They must provide high thrust and be as compact as possible to reduce drag. This calls for abnormally high operating temperatures in a structure which must also withstand large centrifugal and pressure loads. NIMONIC ... Fairey use Alloys Typical pressure-]et umt fabricated from Nimonic Allo\ The necessary strength and heat-resistance are ensured by fabricating the jets from Nimonic Alloys. Nimonic 8oA rings welded to sheet of the same alloy comprise the main body and housing. The liner is of Nimonic 75 and certain very highly-stressed components are machined from Nimonic 90. Write for a free copy of our booklet 'Wiggin Nickel Alloys in Aircraft'. NIMONIC1 IS A REGISTERED TRADE HARK HENRY W1GG1N & CO LTD • WIGG1N STREET • BIRMINGHAM 16 • See our exhibition WIGGIN NICKEL ALLOYS in INDUSTRY Park Lane House, 45, Park Lane, London, W.i May 12th—15th 10 a.m.—8 p.m. Write for tickets and details. TGA H*
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