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Massdrop Path Convertible CR123 Pocket Flashlight
jchaps
4
Feb 8, 2019
Can someone explain why a brass or copper flashlight? I really just don't get it. Neither material are superior for a structural application vs Al/Ti. Is it just for bling?
If this was Ti, or even Al, I'd probably get it. The deep carry is nicely done.
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glennac
1363
Feb 8, 2019
jchapsYeah, "bling" is definitely part of it. And these metals can develop some attractive patina over time.
What exactly do you mean by "structural application" though? Brass and copper are plenty tough and are used widely in industry.
jchaps
4
Feb 8, 2019
glennacI just meant for a general purpose use. Copper is better for heat transfer, but it's not used that way here.
True, you probably don't need anything crazy to hold batteries.
I guess the engineer in me got stuck on using a high heat transfer, high conductivity material as a tube to hold batteries. Just screams wrong in my head, hah.
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glennac
1363
Feb 8, 2019
jchapsWell, if thermal conductivity is a factor for you, Titanium is a poor thermal conductor. And some titanium flashlights will occassionally incorporate another metal like Brass and Cooper in the body design to help conduct building heat away.
Kilsimiv
120
Feb 14, 2019
jchapsPatina.
Former Navy. Love anything brass.
14themoney
1395
Feb 15, 2019
jchaps.......and we have a winner!
Omniseed
1972
Feb 19, 2019
jchapsHeat sinking, and it's a pretty enough material that people like and that isn't terribly high-tech, aka plenty available and reasonably priced.
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