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by SIUE Stirling Team
Thu Oct 31, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: Simple graphite/epoxy piston
Replies: 7
Views: 8216

Re: Simple graphite/epoxy piston

Hi Pyroevil

That is a good idea, when my team was formed a year ago, we tried to do the same thing but never added graphite.
Thankfully a machine shop granted us access to use their machinery on second shift.

If you can, please post photos.


Joshua & the Team
by SIUE Stirling Team
Tue Oct 29, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: 100mm graphite piston
Replies: 5
Views: 4232

Re: 100mm graphite piston

Hello Adam,

You will find the graphite rod stock needed from the link below to make such a piston, however you will need a lathe to finish the piston.

http://aeroconsystems.com/cart/graphite-rods/
by SIUE Stirling Team
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Stirling and "Hot Air" Engine Forum
Topic: New Members PLEASE read! - OR, having problems registering, being deactivated
Replies: 516
Views: 674893

Re: "Hi" We are new here!

Hello! Myself and five other mechanical engineering students recently formed a Stirling Engine design team. Our purpose is to gain an understanding of the numerous aspects that make a Stirling Engine efficient and ultimately build an 800w capable engine for a local charity organization. We are eager...