jeffgeraci
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Can someone please explain in sufficient detail what a shear pin is used for, and how it is PROPERLY used? What applications call for shear pins?
I've got a 6" dia airframe in 3 sections. I was going to pop rivet them together, but that means I need to drill them out after I launch it, to fit it in my car. I was thinking of using shear pins, if that's what they're for. My impression was they're used to break on purpose when your rocket separates? I don't know:confused2:
I've got a 6" dia airframe in 3 sections. I was going to pop rivet them together, but that means I need to drill them out after I launch it, to fit it in my car. I was thinking of using shear pins, if that's what they're for. My impression was they're used to break on purpose when your rocket separates? I don't know:confused2: