Possible Solution For Tracked Equiptment

[scalelover]

As I don't yet have any completed tracked equipment myself I'm not positive on the wear levels they actually produce to the tracks themselves. I'm noticing that quite a few of you guys seem to be worried about some aluminum being to soft for them, is changing from 6061 to 7075 going to be that much of a gain in the expected life span of the tracks? I know tensile strength is increased pretty well but if its from the edges of the gears digging in I'm not sure how much more it would help?

Only reason I'm asking is because price difference in materials will add up quickly from 6061 to 7075 or even 2024. If 6061 would work fine I have enough loose pieces I could probably make a few full sets for prototype testing

Could you guys fill me in on the life span expectancy as well as some ideas of the actual wear you see on your current tracks.

--Dan