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Originally Posted by Taylor
Sorry, uninformed NEM question here:
What does the ThunderHex do that Churro doesn't? I see that the aluminum is 7075 rather than 6005, which I presume makes it stiffer. But why is it 2x the price? Is that just the nature of the alloy?
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As far as stiffness goes, All aluminum has pretty much the same stiffness. Stiffness is based on Young's modulus, shape & doesn't change much with alloying & heat treatment. Strength is a completely different story.
The concern I would have would be the difference in torque transfer of a rounded off hex & would the shape spin in a round bearing, making it a bushing. I have not looked very closely at this so it is just a concern, not an known issue.