Thread: Need for Aluminum Gears and Sprockets?
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Re: Need for Aluminum Gears and Sprockets?
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Originally Posted by Nick E View Post
I don't honestly see the wieght savings(I know how light it is, I'm just not sure the cost of them justifies the savings). Also, will these be annodized? Or will they be left raw? I know the 7075 is a heck of a lot stronger(automag bodies) than 6061, but is apparently much harder to annodize. This could icrease your cost some.
It will be anodized if wanted, upon request. We have some plans to open a team 1323 store and we have been talking to first about it. Just keep an eye open =).
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