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		redcalx on March 22, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Breaks Observed in Rover Wheel Treads However, the pure/single crystalline form is potentially strong enough that it would be possible to use less material than for the non-crystalline form.

hbk1966 on March 22, 2017 [–]

The wheels are all ready only like .65 mm thick, how much thinner do you want them to be?

redcalx on March 22, 2017 | | [–]

If using mono-crystalline titanium can achieve the same hardness, strength, durability, etc. at less mass then why wouldn't you choose that option?

jcoffland on March 22, 2017 | | [–]

The tread is 0.65mm thick.

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