I recently purchased a set of matchplates from BHMA to determine finishing options for a project. I know the stainless steel plates are 304, but I would like to know which brass (finish 605 and 606) and which bronze (611 and 612) are used to make the brass and bronze plates.
When I inquired...
I recently purchased a set of matchplates from BHMA to determine finishing options for a project. I know the stainless steel plates are 304, but I would like to know which brass (finish 605 and 606) and which bronze (611 and 612) are used to make the brass and bronze plates.
When I inquired...
I am looking to bond 1-1/4" diameter hard wood half spheres onto 20" x 1-1/4" x 1/8" thick stainless steel 304 bars. The ss bars are expected to flex by 2-3 mm at most under pressure. The wood only serves a decorative purpose although it will probably also help rigidify the...
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I'm looking to sandwich 2 flat solid decorative wood parts onto a type 304 stainless steel plate, very much like the wooden handles of kitchen knives, except the bonding surfaces are 3 cm x 54 cm. Knive handles are riveted together but, for esthetic reasons, I would rather use an adhesive...
Generally speaking, for low volume (about a 1000 pieces)manufacturing of an alloy part (aluminum or stainless steel, I haven't decided yet) for which I can alter the design for the cheaper method, which is less expensive: forging or die casting?
I'm designing a pretty basic metal frame armchair for small production. I need to make sure the alloy used and design pose no risk of breaking under a human load... I am debating whether to use aluminum or stainless steel and which types. Also, depending on cost and feasibility, I don't yet...
I thought I had a small, easy job for a CAD shop... maybe not. I previously posted a similar question here and got good feedback (thanks!) but after talking with a couple "design/CAD" shops they don't seem to be able to do all that I need so I will ask again for more expertise on this...
Can someone tell me if it is brushed stainless steel or aluminum that I see used in the more modern public transports (hand rail, panels, etc...)? What type? Does it have protective coating(s)? Which ones? Thanks.
I was suggested to find a CAD shop that uses Solidworks with the Finite Element Analysis module for my furniture (chair) project, in which I will use either aluminum or stainless steel for structure. Am I limited to Solidworks or can most other CAD software do the same job? Also, I am based in...
I'm soon going to select different woods for a high end chair I am designing. I don't want to use rare woods banned in the US or Europe and wonder if there is a concise website that will list the abnned woods... thanks.
I'm a one man operation (for now) with furniture design ideas and a drive to see them materialized. Not long ago, I passed on a drawing of a chair to a friend's friend, a graphic artist, CAD draftsman based in the UK (I'm in Hong Kong). After I explained to him the technical alterations I...
Can someone tell me if there is a big price difference between 2XXX and 6XXX Al alloys series in T6 temper (don't know the AA designation equivalent) and explain what makes the price difference (is it the alloying element?) thanks.
Hello again and thank you all for your time and expertise. I've recently learned that it's possible to copper, brass and chrome plate aluminum. Can the same be done on stainless steel?
I wanted to use solid red brass on a furniture project because of its color but I realized that its high density would create serious weight problems. Is there a lighter alternative to red brass, but with the same redish color? Can I use a light alloy like Aluminum as the base and lay a thin...
I wanted to use solid red brass on a furniture project because of its color but I realized that its high density would create serious weight problems. Is there a lighter alternative to red brass, but with the same redish color? Can I use a light alloy like Aluminum as the base and lay a thin...
I am looking to use alloys such as brass, copper, stainless steel, etc... to make a chair. How can I find information on the density of these alloys? I need to evaluate how much of an alloy I can use for this project. Thanks.
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I'm looking to use alloys (aluminium, brass, copper) as part of other elements to make furniture (chairs in particular). I'm not so concerned by the stress properties of these alloys except for corrosion, for aesthetic reasons. In my research I've come across Alloy 535.0 which appears to...
I have very rough hand drawing of a chair that I would like to have CAD drawn in 3D before going forward with manufacturing a sample. Can someone give me a rough idea how long it should take a pro to do both 3D and actual lay out for manufacturing purpose? And how do I go about finding someone...
I have very rough hand drawing of a chair that I would like to have CAD drawn in 3D before going forward with manufacturing a sample. Can someone give me a rough idea how long it should take a pro to do both 3D and actual lay out for manufacturing? And how do I go about finding someone to do...
