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Old 01-24-2018, 04:04 AM   #72 (permalink)
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A flat surface at any angle is suboptimal. Especially if it doesn't start at the maximum camber at the top.



Start flush and curve it to 22°. Respect the length/diameter for truncation. The section can be circular, square or squircular.
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