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How to produce a quarter dome shape

How can I form a 12 mm thick, 112 mm outer radius steel quarter dome?

Victor Makwala
Product designer - South Africa
January 25, 2011

Hi, Victor.

This could probably be electroformed out of nickel or nickel-cobalt, but not steel. It could be cast of iron or other materials. It could be machined from steel. Further details about your needs might draw deeper answers.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
January 25, 2011

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