In a message dated 22/10/05, KROBERTS23@............... writes:

> Hi, is the 15 to 20 second free swing dampened? Or does 'free' mean 
> 

Hi there,

       This is the free undamped swing period. Correctly damped, the arm 
shoud not oscillate. Consider using magnetic damping. You are much more likely to 
get satisfactory results than trying to use oil.

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman 
In a message=20=
dated 22/10/05, KROBERTS23@............... writes:



Hi, is the 15 to 20 second=20=
free swing dampened? Or does 'free' mean=20

undampener? Please remember i am new to all this. Thanks, geofff



Hi there,



       This is the free undamped swing per=
iod. Correctly damped, the arm shoud not oscillate. Consider using magnetic=20=
damping. You are much more likely to get satisfactory results than trying to=
 use oil.



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman