| From: | "Aahz." <erickkilmer-at-comcast.net> |
| Subject: | RE: Sprockets & metal casting |
| Date: | Sat, 6 Dec 2003 10:12:12 -0800 |
| Reply-To: | tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
> I just had another thought. Zinc Alloys melt at even lower temperatures
> than aluminum, and are stronger - on par with cast iron in some ways. I
> haven't experimented with them yet, but if I actually build the Mk V* I am
> designing, I'll cast track links from Zinc.
I am curious if casting has any advantage over milling in this
application. Anyone have any experience with this?
Aahz.