RC Screwz?
#6
I never thought of stainless as a soft alloy until this conversation. It is kind of soft isn't it.
#7
Tech Rookie
It is soft, but damn is it hard to machine or drill. Never have really understood that.
#8
tony's screws are better (grade 12.9 black oxyde alloy steel)
as mentioned stainless is too soft
as mentioned stainless is too soft
#9
Tech Champion
Besides being relatively soft stainless also tends to gall easily, another reason it makes a less than ideal fastener material. If I'm not mistaken the same reasons it is difficult to machine, isn't stiff enough to cut clean.
+ on Tony's Screws. Great selection of reasonably priced kits made from real fasteners.
+ on Tony's Screws. Great selection of reasonably priced kits made from real fasteners.
#12
Yeah, I tried to use a tap and die set on 1/4" stainless shaft lol. Quite possibly one of the most frustrating things I ever attempted. Needless to say, I gave up and took it into the shop.
#13
I remember when they had a top notch indoor asphalt track ... man , I miss those days ...
#14
The only thing I would use stainless screws for is corrosion resistance.
Most alloys of stainless steel are hard to machine because it has a high work hardening rate and poor chip breaking properties. It is also has high toughness and tends to be sticky.
Most alloys of stainless steel are hard to machine because it has a high work hardening rate and poor chip breaking properties. It is also has high toughness and tends to be sticky.