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brendank
12-10-2010, 05:49 PM
hi im new to the forum im from ireland i have a warco 600 lathe. im making a few bushes for tractor loaders hedge cutters etc from mild steel. should i be using a stronger grade of steel for this application? also should i get the bushes hardened to withstand wear and tear? case hardened or tru hardened? i am greatful for any advise you can give me
aametalmaster
12-10-2010, 10:39 PM
Well if you make them harder something else is just going to wear out. The bushing seems to be the weak link so i would just use mild steel...Bob
sha-ul
12-14-2010, 01:07 AM
Well if you make them harder something else is just going to wear out. The bushing seems to be the weak link so i would just use mild steel...Bob
Isn't that part of the reason they used brass/bronze for bushings& graphite impregnated nylon for a sacrificial material. I have heard very good things about the Nylatron in high vibration applications.
brendank
12-15-2010, 09:39 PM
it would save time and money i think if the bush was harder and just replace the pins
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