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To: Mozzafiato

The round flange that connected the titanium dome to the carbon fiber body was separated from the dome. That meant all the flange bolts popped. Total destruction in milliseconds.


30 posted on 06/28/2023 10:49:26 AM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: 9422WMR

The titanium end cap was epoxied to the carbon fiber hull.

In a dirty warehouse with no dust control.

Guess he should have hired those 50 year old sub engineers after all.


47 posted on 06/28/2023 7:31:33 PM PDT by sloanrb
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