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Author: | Marek [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:47 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
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Author: | tyr0 [ Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
J.J.Horst wrote: This was discussed elsewhere as well, the front axle is forged, not cast! this looks a great front axle Marek may i ask is it the good cast iron which has spherical-graphite? spherical graphite iron is quite hard to find in Australia we buy s.g.iron metal in bars at Flocast really neat it allows cast iron which doesn't crack since it is able to bend somewhat |
Author: | Marek [ Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
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Author: | tyr0 [ Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
Marek wrote: This is a cast steel 42CrMo4 subjected to normalized and hardened at 35 HRC. your front axle looks brilliant and a great effort thanks for a reply to my question certainly 42CrMo4 is a very good steel this maybe twice the strength of original |
Author: | Udolahr [ Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
twice ? |
Author: | Bugwrench [ Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
tyr0 wrote: Marek wrote: This is a cast steel 42CrMo4 subjected to normalized and hardened at 35 HRC. your front axle looks brilliant and a great effort thanks for a reply to my question certainly 42CrMo4 is a very good steel this maybe twice the strength of original Please do not be mistaken about the quality of the steels Molsheim used. One of the favourite steels that Molsheim used was AD3 made by the famous French factory Aubert Duval. This company is still in business and still produces high quality steels for special applications. AD3 is a low carbon case hardening steel that Molsheim used for front axles and steering arms etc. in unhardened condition and for a lot of other components in hardened condition like the rollerbearing crankshaft components. Do not underestimate the quality of these crank parts as I know several original crankshafts still running after more than 80 years. A typical composition of AD3 is C=0.15%, 0.55% Mn, 0.8% Ni and 3.0Cr. Strength is roughly equal to 42CrMo4 so most certainly not half as you suggested. 42CrMo4 is good choice for a cast axle but would be an unsuitable choice for the production of an hollow axle made in the traditional way because of the forging involved. The high carbon content means the steel is through hardening under air cooling and that is what you want to avoid as that happens multiple times during the forging process. Bugwrench |
Author: | Udolahr [ Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
tests with original Molsheim parts did show AD3 has about 85 kg/mm² |
Author: | tyr0 [ Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
Bugwrench wrote: tyr0 wrote: Marek wrote: This is a cast steel 42CrMo4 subjected to normalized and hardened at 35 HRC. your front axle looks brilliant and a great effort thanks for a reply to my question certainly 42CrMo4 is a very good steel this maybe twice the strength of original Please do not be mistaken about the quality of the steels Molsheim used. One of the favourite steels that Molsheim used was AD3 made by the famous French factory Aubert Duval. This company is still in business and still produces high quality steels for special applications. AD3 is a low carbon case hardening steel that Molsheim used for front axles and steering arms etc. in unhardened condition and for a lot of other components in hardened condition like the rollerbearing crankshaft components. Do not underestimate the quality of these crank parts as I know several original crankshafts still running after more than 80 years. A typical composition of AD3 is C=0.15%, 0.55% Mn, 0.8% Ni and 3.0Cr. Strength is roughly equal to 42CrMo4 so most certainly not half as you suggested. 42CrMo4 is good choice for a cast axle but would be an unsuitable choice for the production of an hollow axle made in the traditional way because of the forging involved. The high carbon content means the steel is through hardening under air cooling and that is what you want to avoid as that happens multiple times during the forging process. Bugwrench Molsheim steel as you say and the history of steel products for axles that will not snap or crack. most kind you explain axle forging steel is malleable to heat several times so not to harden during the process of forging. i know Rolls Royce made chassis of nickel steel into the 1930's. and Silver Ghost mains are hollow as the crank is built of pieces. Yes roller bearings for the crankshaft are great to last so long. after all Bugatti cars are keen to run full throttle. an old Daimler veteran i restored has brake drums that bend if you pry them which at least is not the usual cast iron cracking and you can bend the drums back to true again if they distort. |
Author: | Marek [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:30 pm ] |
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Author: | Marek [ Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:33 pm ] |
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Author: | Marek [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:42 am ] |
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Author: | Marek [ Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:47 am ] |
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Author: | ALBreguet [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
Marek wrote: PLEASE REMOVE THIS TOPIC FROM FORUM. Why ? I've just finished reading it and found it most interesting, especially the discussions about Bugatti's steels. |
Author: | Marek [ Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
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Author: | barttore [ Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:13 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Axel front creating |
I think I understand what you mean, and partly agree. But I think if you look further, most forum members are nice and willing to help if they have the required expertise. For the rest, this forum is much like the real world. Either live with it or be gone. I am always sorry to see members leave this place of common enthousiasm and interest, especially members who really build and recreate like you Marek. |
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