"Tape measure" steel
"Tape measure" steel
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What type of steel is used for tape measures?
Is it available in bulk anywhere?
Thanks.
Is it available in bulk anywhere?
Thanks.
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RE: "Tape measure" steel
The stainless strip is made to ASTM A666 and is usually "1/4 hard". In most alloys this will give you 75ksi min yield and 120ksi min tensile.
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