While researching some high strength steels I came across 204Cu which apparently offers quite high tensile strength values depending on how much cold reduction it's subjected to. What difference would there be between heat treated stainless steels and cold worked 204Cu? I am looking at 150 ksi -...
So I have a design for a personal weightlifting bar I'm working on (pic attached). My question is regarding the snap ring size. The red external snap ring fits on the shaft (magenta) and the two washers on either side along with the internal snap ring further to the left prevent axial movement...
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Currently I am attempting to build myself a piece of weightlifting equipment (a barbell) and have settled on building the main shaft with 2200mm long 29mm dia 6150 spring steel. My dad's friend has offered to heat treat it for me for no charge. But he has asked me to provide him details of...
