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  1. EdDantes

    HC anodized aluminum + steel wear. With picture !

    The AL interface part, where the steel locks, is static. Just imagine a door knob type lock. The AL part would be the part that goes in the door frame [non moving]. The steel part would be the angled/reciprocating locking part that goes into the AL part. The steel part is spring loaded so...
  2. EdDantes

    HC anodized aluminum + steel wear. With picture !

    Hello, I need to know if this setup will last a relatively small amount of cycles. In the picture, you will see where a steel button [latch] locks into a mating part. Typically, the mating part, is made of steel. We will say a heat treated carbon steel. Rc 20-30 (give or take). In this...
  3. EdDantes

    Aluminum Casting [Essential Reading ?]

    Hello, I will be exploring Aluminum Alloy casting, all processes, and I need some essential reading materials. I love books so I would appreciate suggestions in this area. While searching, I found a few good AL casting books but before I purchase, I would like to know what is best. I...

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