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Can Crusher 2.0 Idea

michaelwylie over 11 years ago

Ben;

I have two ideas, and they're more for the cool factor rather than practicality.

1. Use a solenoid with a plunger to catastrophically crush the can.

2. Use a vacuum system to suck the air from the can and watch it implode.

Regards,

Mike

element14Dave over 11 years ago

Thanks Michael, I am putting together a blog for entries. Should be up soon!
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Former Member over 11 years ago

I was actually also thinking about a vacuum pomp. probably not the most efficient way but I think it would look cool to place the can on a platform with a hole and see it being crushed without any press. maybe you could make it that you press the can on the platform (since you probably need slightly more pressure to make it airtight enough) and this pressure will activate a button which activates a valve.
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Kilohercas over 11 years ago
Americans, so easy to impress.

If you want to do it right, where is only two options:
Very high current through inductor will create magnetic field, that will induce current inside can, and it will be crushed by it
Very high frequency alternating current inside coil will induce very high current inside can, and due to resistance it will heat up and melt in seconds , and it will be possible to suspend mmelted aliuminium inside heater coil
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michaelwylie over 11 years ago in reply to Kilohercas

Canadian!
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