Does anyone know the difference between different types of steel?
05-08-2009, 04:48 PM
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Does anyone know the difference between different types of steel?
im making some tie bars for the front of my mini, and ive been told (by a very reputable source) that 304 Stainless is the best to use, but i always understood stainless to have a low tensile strength 
if you have seen a mini front suspension setup you will understand how much tension is on this bit, and how much damage will be done if it goes wrong
if you have seen a mini front suspension setup you will understand how much tension is on this bit, and how much damage will be done if it goes wrong
05-08-2009, 05:20 PM
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It is a good grade but not for that purpose.
Look at the UTS of the material
304 SS = 500MPa
T45 = 700-900MPa
For suspension components I would use T45
It does not need a heat treatment after welding either!
http://www.elmdonmetals.co.uk/
Look at the UTS of the material
304 SS = 500MPa
T45 = 700-900MPa
For suspension components I would use T45
It does not need a heat treatment after welding either!
http://www.elmdonmetals.co.uk/
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05-08-2009, 07:42 PM
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304 is a corrosion resistant stainless, ideal for exhaust, header tanks, and industrial sinks.
Might be worth speaking to a roll cage or chassis place like caged for an off cut!
Might be worth speaking to a roll cage or chassis place like caged for an off cut!
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05-08-2009, 08:48 PM
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have a word with Taylors Steel, they do ALL sorts of "normal" and "exotic" steels, we use them at work (Aerospace ind) they're normally spot on guys.
http://www.kompass.co.uk/directory/c...d/83235780.htm
http://www.kompass.co.uk/directory/c...d/83235780.htm
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im making some tie bars for the front of my mini, and ive been told (by a very reputable source) that 304 Stainless is the best to use, but i always understood stainless to have a low tensile strength
if you have seen a mini front suspension setup you will understand how much tension is on this bit, and how much damage will be done if it goes wrong
if you have seen a mini front suspension setup you will understand how much tension is on this bit, and how much damage will be done if it goes wrong
I am curious to know, who is the very reputable source who advised you that 304 Stainless would be the best option?
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