CTI 38mm motor won't fit in case

[dhbarr]

For what we pay for reloads, we should not have to go through all the screwing around to fly them. I bet the commercial (non hobby)/ military motors they make don't have any problems. I guess QC is at a much lower level for us hobbyists.

If you buy 10x the QA you too can have government pricing.

 

[crossfire]

I still think the problem is with the case ID. I have some older cases where reloads slid in very easy and in same size case but newer same reload slids in much tighter.

 

[rcktnut]

If you buy 10x the QA you too can have government pricing.

If we are paying more per Ns the least one would expect is for a manufacturer to be able to make sure a tube fits into a tube. CTI isn't the only one with that problem. Sanding phenolic liners is not fun.

 

[jimzcatz]

Not if you use electricity like I do. I put them on my belt sander. Aerotech 38mm liners are notorious for not fitting.

 

[crossfire]

Not if you use electricity like I do. I put them on my belt sander. Aerotech 38mm liners are notorious for not fitting.

I usually dont bring my belt sander to the launch

 

[jimzcatz]

That's why you don't assemble motors at a launch. Yes, I know circumstances may dictate differently.

 

[crossfire]

I don't assemble motors at the launch site. To many distractions.

 

[Brian H.]

I don't assemble motors at the launch site. To many distractions.

I prefer to prep my rockets the day before launch. Motors, electronics, etc...

I like to be able to set the rocket on the rod/rail, arm electronics if necessary, install motor starter, then wait for count-down .

If a motor assembly, or any other part of rocket prep, does not go as planned, there is time to correct the issue or scrub the launch for that rocket.

Edit:
Any issue with any commercial motor is immediately reported to vendor or manufacturer along with a MESS report, whether it is single use, reload, or other. Feedback for quality control is essential for this hobby.