n1ckh Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I've heard these words thrown around a few times in the airsoft hobby and was asked once but I couldn't give an answer as I didn't know, can someone explain what they mean please ?? Proprietary ?? Linear ?? Non linear ??
AK47frizzle Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Proprietary - Parts that are specific to the gun, for example, TM recoil shock SCAR mags are proprietary meaning that no other mags will work Linear - Oh come on Non linear - Seriously? .-.
Guest PT247 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Proprietary = unique to that brand/model Linear = straight line Nonlinear = output not directionally proportional to input So a proprietary part will only fit that gun A linear aeg spring will require the same force to compress it throughout it's range, a non linear aeg spring will compress with less force to start with then the force will need to increase the further it is compressed. The benefit being that a motor will be able to spin up easily at the start of the cycle potentially reducing strain on parts, then once moving the load increases so pistons etc are possibly less likely to strip teeth etc
n1ckh Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Ak47 I know what linear and non- linear are in terms of definition in the Oxford dictionary but in terms of airsoft applications (i apologise for not being clear and has been ammended in the opening question) but considering I'm still a newbie who started 4 months ago, my knowledge increases with every question I ask Thankyou PT for answering, now I know what they mean which says I have non linear springs in all my rifles My mates ICS M4 is proprietary where as my M4's and G36C are not, I was asked at a game if my G36 was proprietary and I didn't know but luckily there mags fitted mine
Chock Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Proprietary = pain in the ass to get parts on occasion Airsoft_Mr B 1
n1ckh Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Fair enough, my mates ICS M4 lower receiver broke right at the rear body pin so needs to get a new one, I'll probably fit it for him as I dont mind and he always picks me up on a game day
Supporters Sitting Duck Posted January 25, 2015 Supporters Posted January 25, 2015 well I learned something about springs n stuff many thanks for advanced open university course of airsoft enginneering plus now got a posh term "proprietary" when I find some mofo TM compatible bits are not gonna go in without a gentle adjustment using the trusted "hammer + file the f*cking thing" technique (prefer the term: bastid cheap spare parts that don't fit in this pile of crap mofo crappy gun) n1ckh 1
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