Windchime - Material Analysis

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CategoryNameProperties/JoiningFinishingSections availableImagesMetalsMild SteelFerrous Metal that can be cut filedand shaped quite easily.Can be permanently joined usingheat treatment method (brazing).Corrodes very easily due to high ironcontent and therefore requires primerto act as an anti-oxidant barrier andthen
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paint or use cellulose spraypaint.Flat barSheetSquare tube & bar Round tube &barMetalsAluminiumNon-Ferrous metal that has highcorrosion resistance. Can be cut andfiled quite easily. However, it is difficultto join togetherAluminium requires little finishing anda high shiny finish can be obtainedusing wet & dry paper and then ametal polishing compound.Flat barSheetSquare tube & bar Round tube &barPlasticsAcrylicA thermoplastic which is available ina wide range of colours. It can beheated and reshaped using a mouldor former.Can be easily glued together usingChloroform Adhesive.All plastics are self finishing andtherefore require no surface finish.However, by using wet & dry paperand then a metal polishingcompound you can ...

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