billyvray
Well-Known Member
I am curious how the various carbon propellers are made, in particular, the ones like WarpDrive and KievProp (et.al) with a carbon (maybe over a core) with what appears to be a round aluminum hub that is clamped into a central prop hub.
My main curiosity is this: is the hub an aluminum sleeve bonded over a carbon core, or is the carbon bonded over and aluminum hub that projects up into the blade? Clearly it works, but I wonder because I did not think an aluminum to carbon interface would be that strong if only bonded. Perhaps that is an incorrect assumption on my part.
I've never seen how these props are built but am very interested in learning. NOT to start my own business, just a 'shower-thought' endeavor.
My main curiosity is this: is the hub an aluminum sleeve bonded over a carbon core, or is the carbon bonded over and aluminum hub that projects up into the blade? Clearly it works, but I wonder because I did not think an aluminum to carbon interface would be that strong if only bonded. Perhaps that is an incorrect assumption on my part.
I've never seen how these props are built but am very interested in learning. NOT to start my own business, just a 'shower-thought' endeavor.
