4 Mar
2007
4 Mar
'07
11:06 a.m.
On 4 Mar 2007 at 10:42, Chris M wrote:
Dopey question I guess, but was there anything in
the
way of a standard alloy used for drives? Was it more
aluminum or more zinc?
I have no idea. Some of the standard diecasting alloys can be found
here, but it wouldn't surprise me if some of the manufacturers
"tweaked" the composition a bit:
http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/tech.html
Heck, I can't get the straight scoop on some brass alloys that I use.
Apparently, there were bits and dabs of "additives" that were
considered to be trade secrets.
Cheers,
Chuck