Hey,
This seems like a relatively simple question.
A product we are having made in China is a A36 Steel Plate that is stamped/formed and then needs a black texture powdercoating.
My drawing just stated "black texture powder coat". The samples I got were good, but the production parts were...
I thought I would share this article I found about phosphate coatings used on cyclic stressed test specimens. http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a230871.pdf
Since the nature of phosphate coating is to etch the metal (porus, stress risers), it decrease the fatigue life by a measurable...
desertfox - Although I am yet to find out, my assumption is that having parts with rolled threads requires a minimum lot size in the hundreds. I wouldnt be worried about overstressing the aluminum in the tapered portion, as the is what this joint is originally designed for. But yes if I tighten...
Hello, first post.
I have a question about a part I am designing which involves some knowledge about material selection, heat treating and coating application. To be honest I am not very familiar with such metallurgical processes to be able to confidently call it out on my own.
The part that...
