Re: Brass vs Aluminum

Titanium seems interesting (if it's not overly expensive). But since
it's so stuff and strong, would threading it with a die be even
possible? The die that I have is made of high carbon steel. It would
be funny if it flattened the threads of the die instead of the die
cutting threads.

-GM4T

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Marcus & Eva" <implmex@a...> wrote:
> 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
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gm4ta@i... <gm4ta@i...>
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y... <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> 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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