The OFFICIAL Steel vs. Aluminum Fact-Checking Thread
11-29-2016, 03:29 PM
#51
11-29-2016, 04:07 PM
#53
11-29-2016, 04:14 PM
#54
Official HTT Greeter
yes. We design, fab, install, and service conveyor systems for Auto plants.
I've been lucky enough to see a lot of pre-production models. Pretty cool stuff at times. I am currently providing feedback to a couple Japanese mfgs about how to more efficiently assemble their new models. Suggesting small changes and pick-points. As close as I expect to get to designing cars...I'm hoping to move on soon and try for my PE license.
I've been lucky enough to see a lot of pre-production models. Pretty cool stuff at times. I am currently providing feedback to a couple Japanese mfgs about how to more efficiently assemble their new models. Suggesting small changes and pick-points. As close as I expect to get to designing cars...I'm hoping to move on soon and try for my PE license.
The following users liked this post:
MrMeeseeks (02-17-2017)
The following users liked this post:
MrMeeseeks (02-17-2017)
02-16-2017, 10:42 AM
#57
Here's my opinion, aluminum is much lighter than steel obviously, and I think aluminum is much expensive than steel. Durability wise aluminum win since aluminum is anti rust but I think steel is good coz steel is strong. So in my opinion I think aluminum and steel cannot be separated. Cheers
02-17-2017, 12:25 PM
#58
Senior Member
The new ford f150 aluminum is pretty weak .i have seen many trucks brand new from other people and they complain about the same thing,I actly looked at their trucks,comes right from the factory or dealer like this on new 15,16,2017 trucks
#1 right around the door handles you see dents
#2. The front f150 emblems on the fenders come loose
#3 side of top quarter panels you can see outward dents like weld spots,seen lots.
#4 corner of bed by rear window meta is different on both sides where they press it to gether,so if the use a tonne cover it will never fit right ,you will get a leak,does not fit flat because of the metal out of wack.
#1 right around the door handles you see dents
#2. The front f150 emblems on the fenders come loose
#3 side of top quarter panels you can see outward dents like weld spots,seen lots.
#4 corner of bed by rear window meta is different on both sides where they press it to gether,so if the use a tonne cover it will never fit right ,you will get a leak,does not fit flat because of the metal out of wack.
I cannot imagine how thin that crap is. I put some noico on my door panels last weekend and was shocked at how crappy thin the metal was.
02-17-2017, 12:59 PM
#59
Some guy
Thread Starter
The new ford f150 aluminum is pretty weak .i have seen many trucks brand new from other people and they complain about the same thing,I actly looked at their trucks,comes right from the factory or dealer like this on new 15,16,2017 trucks
#1 right around the door handles you see dents
#2. The front f150 emblems on the fenders come loose
#3 side of top quarter panels you can see outward dents like weld spots,seen lots.
#4 corner of bed by rear window meta is different on both sides where they press it to gether,so if the use a tonne cover it will never fit right ,you will get a leak,does not fit flat because of the metal out of wack.
#1 right around the door handles you see dents
#2. The front f150 emblems on the fenders come loose
#3 side of top quarter panels you can see outward dents like weld spots,seen lots.
#4 corner of bed by rear window meta is different on both sides where they press it to gether,so if the use a tonne cover it will never fit right ,you will get a leak,does not fit flat because of the metal out of wack.
The following users liked this post:
MrMeeseeks (02-17-2017)
02-28-2017, 08:35 AM
#60
MrMeeseeks:
Thanks for jumping on here!
I'm a naval engineer by trade. Galvanic corrosion is a major concern in my world. You've discussed corrosion to a minor degree. When you combine two different types of metals and create a cathode/anode, what would normally be the cathode and anode between a 600X grade aluminum and the type of steel used in the frame? We all assume the aluminum will be the site of corrosion. Is it possible that any contact point may accelerate the corrosion of the steel frame?
Thanks for jumping on here!
I'm a naval engineer by trade. Galvanic corrosion is a major concern in my world. You've discussed corrosion to a minor degree. When you combine two different types of metals and create a cathode/anode, what would normally be the cathode and anode between a 600X grade aluminum and the type of steel used in the frame? We all assume the aluminum will be the site of corrosion. Is it possible that any contact point may accelerate the corrosion of the steel frame?
The following users liked this post:
MrMeeseeks (02-28-2017)
