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Re: bending cast iron
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Posted by George Willer on February 05, 2001 at 08:29:42 from (205.133.30.142):
In Reply to: bending cast iron posted by David Saville on February 04, 2001 at 20:51:33:
David, Since your steering part bent without breaking, It probably isn't cast iron at all. Malleable iron looks the same, but it can be forged, bent, slightly drawn, and welded. Your risk from heating red and bending isn't as bad as you might think...even if you break it, it can be welded. You can do a simple test to see if it is malleable. File a spot to see what color the metal is. Malleable iron will look like steel. Cast iron will be grey. The photo is of a Cub steering arm that was heated and bent a LOT. It was found to be too long for the new job, so it was shortened by removing a piece and welding. George Willer
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