Bending cast iron

[lovemewrangler]

I broke the ball joints on my d30 the other day and it has bent the "C" section that holds the steering knuckle by about 10mm-12mm, spent all day heating and bending with a bar as a lever to pull it back down.

My question is to all you engineering gurus, how strong is cast steel after you heat it and bend it, i got it nearly to the point of glowing red and it was only 10mm, would you trust it? ?Its only until i can pick up another housing or upgrade. It feels as strong as fook..but i heard it crystalizes the metal and makes it really weak..

feel free to flame me, excuse the pun...

[TurboTJ]

Originally Posted by lovemewrangler

I broke the ball joints on my d30 the other day and it has bent the "C" section that holds the steering knuckle by about 10mm-12mm, spent all day heating and bending with a bar as a lever to pull it back down.

My question is to all you engineering gurus, how strong is cast iron after you heat it and bend it, i got it nearly to the point of glowing red and it was only 10mm, would you trust it? ?Its only until i can pick up another housing or upgrade. It feels as strong as fook..but i heard it crystalizes the metal and makes it really weak..

feel free to flame me, excuse the pun...

I think if u cool it down to quick it will weaken or shatter..

[lovemewrangler]

yeah i thought this too, i let it cool naturally

[TurboTJ]

u should b rite then

[murray]

thet are not cast iron they are cast steel

[lovemewrangler]

Whoops sorry mate, is it ok to heat and bend cast steel?

[BLU-125]

Ive got a couple of housings. Give me a call. 0412 664206 I'm in Northern NSW but can organise cheap freight.