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I could be wrong but I don't believe that heat treated tubing is being used. The heat treat makes the tubing more brittle and susceptible to vibration cracking.
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I could be wrong but I don't believe that heat treated tubing is being used. The heat treat makes the tubing more brittle and susceptible to vibration cracking.
Alan
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There was a wonderful piece on Bill Miller's website several years ago describing the heat treating process and the negative ramifications. While a lot of the technical stuff is way over my head it's still a fantastic read. As far as I remember I thought the NHRA banned it after Force's accident.
I was referring to the video that Bob Reese posted, at 4:29 they refer to the heat treating in the manufacturing of the tubing for strength.
as far as heat treating after welding, I don't know.
Sorry for the confusion on that statement.
Alan, do you know if the welds are annealed still? At one time I seem to remember that being done.
But that could be my CRS again...
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It’s not Alan - But here is what’s on page 2 of SFI specs books as far as welding and materialsI was referring to the video that Bob Reese posted, at 4:29 they refer to the heat treating in the manufacturing of the tubing for strength.
as far as heat treating after welding, I don't know.
Sorry for the confusion on that statement.
Alan, do you know if the welds are annealed still? At one time I seem to remember that being done.
But that could be my CRS again...
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