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  1. BryceKohler

    Type of Steel Needed for Design?

    I agree with all of you! :) However my project is to make a tub with a welded construction type to try out. So, with that in mind (dumb as it may be :), what sort of steel do you recommend?
  2. BryceKohler

    Type of Steel Needed for Design?

    I am positive they are cast steel. From the research I have done lately a SST 436 would have the least coefficient of expansion, but the welds are what I am worried about holding up. Any thoughts?
  3. BryceKohler

    Type of Steel Needed for Design?

    I am designing an overflow tub for an aluminum melter. It has a fairly high capacity of volume at about 7000 lbs. Currently we use a cast steel structure. We are unable to repair these after some use tho because of the thermal fractures. Hence I am making a welded contstruction design, but I...

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