Nebraska Doug, If I can get the stuff, I will definitely try to push
 it through. Is there some reason why you like the 363 over the
310? IBC/beralcast may only sell to us if I use them to cast it.
Cary, there will be considerable design changes whichever light
 alloy we use. The external dimensions will remain the same. The
 internal webbing will not. That will be modified to spread out the
 stresses, and to improve flow of the oil form one side to the other.
 I'll check out the ceramic stuff tomorrow.
Ed Carver

This is the reply I just received from Beralcast regarding my desire
to purchase some of their product.

""Hello Ed,
**

** *I have reviewed your requirements with our engineering staff
here at Beralcast Corporation and, unfortunately, we have determined
that your application of interest is not compatible with the
strategic direction of the company at this time. However, we very
much appreciate your interest in our capabilities and look forward
to the possibility of working with you in the future on other
programs that may require lightweight/high stiffness metal matrix composities.*

***Best regards,*

* David Hinds Manager, Aerospace & Defense Sales Beralcast
Corporation 55 Jonspin Road** Wilmington, MA 01887""*

Looks like a copy and paste reply.

I'm going to try one of the other salesman, somehow I was directed to
the aerospace division.

OTOH, I'm small potatoes, and have no experience dealing with shops that
customarily deal with complex contracts. Anyone have a better approach?

Ed Carver



Ed,

Did you mention AC application when you contacted them? If approached as
racing it "might" fly.

Dale Davies