Post by TV on Mar 3, 2006 17:04:07 GMT -5
Hi, I just joined the group, new to machining & live steaming and have a question.
There is a metal recycling shop in town. I've wandered around the piles of metal scrap and can only distinguish between the basics...aluminum, stainless, brass, steel.
Where can I find reference to learn about the specifics of the various materials...what will tell me how to know the difference between hot & cold rolled? Schedule 40 vs 80 pipe? Free machining carbon, alloy steel, ultra high strength steel? Soft, medium, hard brass?
I want to know what I'm asking for and why. Plus, know for certain that I've got it when I walk out of the yard.
Thanks for any advice!
Tim
There is a metal recycling shop in town. I've wandered around the piles of metal scrap and can only distinguish between the basics...aluminum, stainless, brass, steel.
Where can I find reference to learn about the specifics of the various materials...what will tell me how to know the difference between hot & cold rolled? Schedule 40 vs 80 pipe? Free machining carbon, alloy steel, ultra high strength steel? Soft, medium, hard brass?
I want to know what I'm asking for and why. Plus, know for certain that I've got it when I walk out of the yard.
Thanks for any advice!
Tim