Dick,
Any reputable dealer in specialty steels should provide a certification of
strength free of charge, or for a minimal fee. I wouldn't trust the steel
otherwise!
73
Frank
W3LPL
donovanf@sgate.com
On Mon, 6 Oct 1997, Dick Flanagan wrote:
> In essence the discussion was that not all 4130 was created equal, that
> there was some manufacturing or hardening or =something= process that
> altered the ultimate strength. The bottom line being you wanted to specify
> that your 4130 be obtained on the stronger side of whatever that process
> was or that you should at least be aware of the process and its affects on
> the mast strength.
>
> --
> Dick Flanagan W6OLD CFII Minden, Nevada (South of Reno)
> http://www.qsl.net/w6old/
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