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09-21-05, 09:07 PM
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Can anyone tell me the difference between a 7000 series alloy and a 6000 series alloy ? thanks.
09-22-05, 12:16 AM
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Add-on: is this what makes a difference between a CAAD6 and CAAD7 frame?
Saintly question in any case.
Saintly question in any case.
09-22-05, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by simontemplar
Can anyone tell me the difference between a 7000 series alloy and a 6000 series alloy ? thanks.
6000 ----> soft, welded, treated chemically and temperature afterwards.
7000 ----> poor, small company's way to build alum frames (less investment in facilities, etc)
6000 ----> larger companies can fluid form for specific frame designs and sizes, etc...
on a 6000 series frame - the welds are just as strong as the rest of the frame. on a 7000 frame - the welds are slightly weaker than the rest of the frame. Both works.
09-22-05, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ShinyBaldy
7000 ---> pretreated before welding
6000 ----> soft, welded, treated chemically and temperature afterwards.
7000 ----> poor, small company's way to build alum frames (less investment in facilities, etc)
6000 ----> larger companies can fluid form for specific frame designs and sizes, etc...
on a 6000 series frame - the welds are just as strong as the rest of the frame. on a 7000 frame - the welds are slightly weaker than the rest of the frame. Both works.
6000 ----> soft, welded, treated chemically and temperature afterwards.
7000 ----> poor, small company's way to build alum frames (less investment in facilities, etc)
6000 ----> larger companies can fluid form for specific frame designs and sizes, etc...
on a 6000 series frame - the welds are just as strong as the rest of the frame. on a 7000 frame - the welds are slightly weaker than the rest of the frame. Both works.
09-22-05, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by simontemplar
are you saying that 6000 is better ?
09-22-05, 08:15 AM
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This site is a valuable resource for information regarding the most common metals, plastics and ceramics used in manufacturing.
https://www.matls.com/search/SearchSu...&catid=352#nfm
Educate yourself.
https://www.matls.com/search/SearchSu...&catid=352#nfm
Educate yourself.
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Originally Posted by gmason
Add-on: is this what makes a difference between a CAAD6 and CAAD7 frame?
