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Which aluminum alloy is used in cheap commercial load cells?
I am planning to simulate a load cell in CAD and was wondering which aluminum alloy are cheap commercial load cells made of? I noticed there is no huge difference between the common aluminum alloys in ...
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What aluminum grade is the most resistant to corrosion in alkaline environment?
Quick google search will return either 6000 series (6061 more specifically), or 3003
However with so many option and each having it's own benefit, I still haven't make my decision
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Benefits and disadvantages of aluminium alloys as a replacement for structural steels in ships
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Benefits: The major advantage of aluminum in ship building is its strength to density ratio. Aluminum has high tensile strength with less weight, which results in lowering the weight of ...
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Aluminum for an Ejection Seat Replica
I love ejection seats and the flying contraptions they usually reside in. In fact, I like them so much that I want to make my own, despite my profound lack of training and inexperience with ...
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Furnace for aluminum alloy creation
What kind of furnace is used to create alloys for aluminum die casting?
I have only been able to find information about how to create alloys or how to process them afterwards in the die casting ...
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