G'day everyone,
In this video I will be doing a basic introduction to the metals that I commonly use in the workshop. Metal grades can be overwhelming to learn when you start out. In this video I will be doing a basic overview of the metals that I use, and why I use them. I will also talk about the various common grades of metals that are sold by my metal suppliers.
Aluminum - 2011, 5XXX, 6061, 7075
Brass - C360, 385
Bronze
Copper
Steel - Mild, 1018, 1020, Grade 250, Grade 300, 12L14, S1214, 4140
Stainless Steel - 303, 304, 316
Cast Iron - Grey
Plastic - Nylon, Acetal, Acrylic
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:12 - Aluminum
5:47 - Brass, Bronze and Copper
8:25 - Carbon Steel
13:35 - 12L14 and 4140 Chromoly
15:52 - Stainless Steel
17:23 - Cast Iron
19:01 - Plastics
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