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To: spirited irish
One of the titanium rings that was epoxy'd to an end of the OceanGate TITAN Cyclops 2 Carbon Fibre Composite pressure hull cylinder:


49 posted on 06/28/2023 7:58:28 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: spirited irish
Starboard view of the exposed equipment that is contained within the tailcone assembly of the OceanGate TITAN Cyclops 2. The post aimed at the 2:45 o'clock position, is the support for a beacon/light. The pressure hull would be further down along the 5:45 o'clock position.

For reference:


50 posted on 06/28/2023 8:15:03 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: linMcHlp

Is it usual to use epoxy in submersibles?


53 posted on 06/29/2023 2:07:42 AM PDT by spirited irish ( )
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To: linMcHlp
Reply 49, one of the titanium rings that were glued to the Carbon Fibre Composite pressure hull cylinder:

The other titanium ring - showing several deformations:


71 posted on 06/29/2023 9:14:07 AM PDT by linMcHlp
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