Does anyone know what I would google to find this piece of friction material for my shaper spindle brake? This is an 80s SICMA FN900 (not scmi) machine. I already reached out to SCMI in GA and they said they could not help me. It's definitely Italian made, but cannot find any parts info online.
I am hoping this is something I could find on the shelf somewhere? I just don't know what I would call it. Some people have suggested trying to retrofit an automotive brake pad, but that doesn't seem like a viable option. This is almost like a woven ceramic material, not a "solid" material that brake pads are made of. I think it needs to have some give since it is acting on a round object like that to conform to the curve. Unless I am way overthinking this.
Thanks
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