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What type of metal are car bodies made of?
Steel
What metal is used in car bodies and is in blood?
Iron
What is the ferrous metal called to make car bodies?
The ferrous metal commonly used to make car bodies is steel. Steel is chosen for its strength, durability, and formability, making it ideal for providing structure and protection in automotive applications.
How thick is auto body sheet metal?
Sheet metal used on older car bodies typically ranges from a gauge of 16 to 18. Sheet metal used on the auto body of new vehicles and when aftermarket body work is performed tends to be between 20 and 22 gauge.
Why are car bodies not made from a low densiy metal like magnesium?
Too expensive
What are the limitations of resistance welding?
its parts it too costly . thick metal is not welable. its machines are very cotly Specialist machines can be expensive, but can make many welds a minute very cheaply, as used on car bodies. Thin metal can be welded to thick, but as the objects get larger, much more electrical current is required, and this gives problems with electrode contact and burning under the electrode
What is aluminimum used for?
Strong and lighweight metal used for contrruction of airplanes.
Why is steel useful for making car bodies?
it is because they are a malluable, waterproof, good conductor of heat metal.
Why metal is used for car bodies?
Strength, cheapness and the ability to be easily formed or "moulded". However, increasingly, a lot of car bodies incorporate fibre glass, plastics, carbon fiber and other composite materials.
Is fiberglass metal?
No, fiberglass is not metal. It is a composite material typically made of glass fibers embedded in resin. It is lightweight, durable, and commonly used in various applications such as insulation, boats, and car bodies.
What does gauge of stainless steel sinks mean?
How thick thick the metal is.
Why do polar bears and Siberian tigers have thick fur on their bodies?
It is extremely cold in both the Arctic and Siberia. The thick fur on their bodies helps protect them from this and keep them warm. It is the same as when you or I wear a thick jumper to stay warm on a cold day.
