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    AL / CU Casting Alloy Match

    Hi, Can someone give me advice on a casting alloy of Al and / or CU that will have similar properties to 6063-T5 (an extruded alloy of aluminum)? Key matches are: Coefficient of thermal expansion Thermal conductivity Hardness It also needs to be able to be machined easily and avoid cracking...
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    AL / CU Casting Alloy Match

    Hi, Can someone give me advice on a casting alloy of Al and / or CU that will have similar properties to 6063-T5 (an extruded alloy of aluminum)? Key matches are: Coefficient of thermal expansion Thermal conductivity Hardness It also needs to be able to be machined easily and avoid cracking...
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    Ultra Strong Plastic

    Hi, Can someone recommend a type of plastic that could be used to replace a steel component that's 0.5mm thick? It has to be: 1. As strong as steel 2. Able to resit warping between 10-80 degrees C 3. Currently available commercially 4. Relatively cheap 5. Able to be formed into an exact shape...

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