Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Brass vs Aluminum

Hi GM4T:
Try titanium alloy.
Strongest for its weight of any material I know, and very stiff.
Best to get is "Ti 6Al 4V alloy".
No need to get the medical grade though.
Cheers

Marcus
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From: gm4ta@... <gm4ta@...>
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Date: Sunday, November 04, 2001 7:39 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Brass vs Aluminum

>Thanks for all the replies! I'm actually thinking of making a special
>type of electric guitar saddles for the "TransTrem" if anyone is
>familiar with Steinberger guitars. I believe I'll go with brass now.
>Actually I'm planning to build the whole bridge when I aquire the
>proper dimensions. There will be plenty of grinding, tapping and
>threading then.
>
>After reading the info here I went and bought myself a die and a tap.
>It was very inexpensive compared to what I thought it would cost! And
>don't worry, it's made in USA, so I'm certain it won't fail on me and
>ruin the whole project.
>
>Now that I know brass is a bit stronger than aluminum, how does a
>1/4" brass rod compare with a cold rolled steel rod of the same size
>in ridgidity? I bought the die to create the threads on the vibrato
>arm, but am uncertain whether brass or steel is more ridgid. I need
>it to be as ridgid as possible. Aluminum is clearly not the choice
>here.
>
>Thanks again!
>-GM4T
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