NASA ACES suit disconnects

antarusfree · Aug 24, 2021

I am also planning on editing my current disconnects from ACES suit to make a new version used for the Boeing Starliner Suit. They are very similar.

antarusfree · Aug 25, 2021

So after a long time I can finally offer the machined disconnect rings.
One great member of the RPF contacted me and is a CNC operator. He is curently making one set to check everything.
Please let me know if anybody is interested, then we will sort out the price.

Paul

alexbailey · Aug 27, 2021

alexbailey said:
First part finished did the easiest part first.
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and some machining shots

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For clarity I'm the person who is going to machine the parts for those who are interested, so you can follow along with the process. I'm planing to machine 1 or 2 sets depending on how many part I scrap in the process. After I have confirm it works as required I shall proceed to make sets for those who would like them.
They are going to be quite expensive, it's a serious piece of machining. I hope to have a price worked out soon.

antarusfree · Aug 28, 2021

alexbailey said:
For clarity I'm the person who is going to machine the parts for those who are interested, so you can follow along with the process. I'm planing to machine 1 or 2 sets depending on how many part I scrap in the process. After I have confirm it works as required I shall proceed to make sets for those who would like them.
They are going to be quite expensive, it's a serious piece of machining. I hope to have a price worked out soon.

Thank you Alex for clarifying this.

Alex and me also found some minor errors in the original models I made. These will not affect the members who wanted the STL files for 3D print.
I did correct some angles for easier machining. If anyone who already have my files and want the updated ones, please let me know.

Paul