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If it isn't bent sheet metal could you explain what it is and how it is manufactured? I'm always interested in hearing about new manufacturing techniques.
Edit: The methods I'm aware of are forging, milling, and bending. With that overhang it'll be impossible to mill and really expensive to forge (also, why have an overhang if you're forging?) leaving only bending. Well, if you want to be pedantic there's 3D printing but no way in hell is that thing printed. I would love to be wrong here though. |
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11-03-2020, 04:00 PM | #46 |
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Well, I need your definition of what sheet metal is first. As well as your reasoning how CNC produces higher quality license plates.
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11-03-2020, 04:03 PM | #47 |
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The Wikipedia definition is close enough to the universal definition of the material to work for this discussion
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Nor am I seeing (and you haven't answered) how stainless steel is worse than aluminum in any way and how CNCing something is greater. Technically, the BMW body panels would be of inferior quality by your definition and standards. |
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11-03-2020, 04:12 PM | #49 | |
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You're intentionally arguing against something factually true (that the frame is made of sheet metal), are you okay? I've noticed some of your flame wars in other threads and I know this is a super stressful tine. |
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11-03-2020, 04:19 PM | #51 | |
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Billet aluminum has many advantages over "fake" stainless steel. For starters, it's much lighter and doesn't actually "corrode" in the traditional sense like steel does (rust). The corrosion of aluminum actually strengthens the metal. The grade of steel coming out of China on these license plate frames is not high quality by any stretch. I've seen the so-called Chinese-made "stainless" steel rust plenty of times throughout the years. That's because these are hardly ever true 304, let alone 316 grade. Chinese-made stainless is mostly made of nickel pig iron. It's just a mixture containing different amounts of nickel, iron, and chromium. No surprise, surface rust spots will occur. True 18/10 quality stainless - as we know it here in US and Europe - is made exclusively from refined steel, nickel, and chromium. This is true stainless steel that has essentially no rust factors. At the end of the day, one should really avoid Chinese stainless steel. You can be sure that billet aluminum is a better metal for outdoor use than Chinese "stainless" steel because it has better weather resistance. Educate yourself. |
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11-03-2020, 04:23 PM | #52 | |
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And lightness does not make a license plate frame superior lol. You're really trying to shave weight with a license plate? Also, aluminum DOES corrode. Are you really that ignorant?? And you really think driving around with a corroded aluminum license plate is visually appealing to a shiny stainless one? And aluminum is stronger?? LOL, you gotta be kidding me. Aluminum is weaker than steel. I'm really sorry you have to go to such great length to justify spending $100 on an inferior nonsense license plate frame. |
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11-03-2020, 04:24 PM | #53 |
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It feels like you're trying to be inflammatory here while avoiding any substantive discussion. I'm gonna stop engaging. I hope you're doing okay in these stressful times.
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You've provided nothing of substance to the convo that I've asked for. You claim that CNC and aluminum is a superior mfg process for a license plate frame. I've asked you to explain how... you refused. If you want to have a sustentative discussion, maybe you should start doing so instead of making baseless claims you can't justify.
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11-03-2020, 04:30 PM | #55 | |
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For the record, I never once claimed that aluminum is stronger or that it doesn't corrode. You Sir are the definition of a troll. Enjoy your knockoff Chinese frame (which BTW looks like crap in the photos you linked). |
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11-03-2020, 04:34 PM | #56 | |
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That's your exact quote. Making complete guesses about what type of metal my license plate frame is made out of, despite hard evidence that proves your claim is wrong. Which has been a pattern of you ignoring hard evidence that I provide. Whle also claiming that aluminum doesn't corrode and is therefor stronger. Sorry, but aluminum does corrode. Stainless steel does as well... I know... SHOCKER! Do you really think corrosion doesn't effect the strength of a material? Lol. And are you really making claims that rust and corrosion are the same thing? Rust is a bi-product of oxidized iron. Let me just say, the debate would go a whole lot smoother if you didn't make baseless claims to justify your position. Last edited by Anthony1s; 11-03-2020 at 04:40 PM.. |
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This frame address all of the concerns you posted (and are the same concerns I've had.) I've been happy with it after 1 year so far. Rightcar Solutions Flawless Silicone License Plate Frame - Rust-Proof. Rattle-Proof. Weather-Proof. - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV5PLFM...UTF8&psc=1 |
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I never once claimed that aluminum doesn't corrode. What I claimed was the aluminum doesn't corrode "in the traditional sense like steel does". When steel "corrodes", it actually rusts (e.g. it turns brown). Aluminum doesn't. Aluminum's corrosion is an entirely different process whereby it actually strengthens the metal. Additionally, 6061-T6 aluminum is more corrosion-resistant than stainless steel. Here's my earlier quote that you conveniently skipped, which proves that you're making false accusations: |
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11-03-2020, 05:42 PM | #60 | |
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Frankly, it was terrible and solved nothing. They crack, fade, and lose color in less than a year. Fitment is also an issue as it doesn't sit flush. It tends to warp in places too, which is very common with silicone type frames. All in all, just another shit product manufactured in China. If it works for you, great. I tried it and it's garbage in my book. |
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https://fractory.com/aluminium-corro...assive%20metal. https://www.totalmateria.com/page.as...e%20of%20water. And you are also forgetting that the FC frames are anodized. And finally, the conversation is about stainless steel. Which does not rust. It forms an oxide layer just like aluminum. Maybe try comparing materials that are actually relevant to the conversion instead of making an argument "Aluminum is stronger than a banana because it doesn't rot" You are unfortunately wrong on ALL FRONTS! Last edited by Anthony1s; 11-03-2020 at 08:09 PM.. |
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