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Flotate or not ?

Started by progenitor, 09/14/2006 02:12AM
Posted 09/14/2006 02:12AM Opening Post
Dilemma: for a 12.5" thin (1") quartz mirror, at 6 points of support calculated by Plop for the material of this specific mechanical characteristics, would silicone gluing to 6 fixed pads (done right over spacers) be equivalent to a 3 lever 6-point flotation cell ?