Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Brass vs Aluminum

Don't tell the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. They have been running
camshafts directly in alloy heads for years.
Aluminium can be used for bearings if you use the right grade and supply
plenty of lubrication.

Les

> Actually, for small pieces of "structure", brass may be a bit "tougher",

but

> it is also heavier, so, it depends on the SIZE of said structure. For
> bearings, brass (bronze) is OK, but aluminum is ALWAYS not! Depends on
> application! More to it than this simple generalization!
>