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Probably because welds are usually stronger than the materials they are binding. As far as casting, I would imagine that would result in more brittle component
by numtel 4y ago
Probably because welds are usually stronger than the materials they are binding.
As far as casting, I would imagine that would result in more brittle components that would snap instead of bend in a crash.
- galangalalgol 4y agoThat depends on the metal and if it is post treated. Welded aluminum isn't as strong as the cast/extruded and heat treated pieces. Welding on 4130 steel can easily produce weaker joints if those joints are then treated. If they have an economical way to heat treat an entire cast piece, that might make it stronger than welded bits.
- hef19898 4y agoHeat treatment of modern, stabdardized alloys is a scirnce. Doing so with complex formed parts is still a bitch so. Especially big parts. Personally, I think induction hardening might work. Well, welded structural parts, even produced in high vilumes, are a rather well understood problem so.