Ageing aluminium causes crystals to grow inside the aluminium crystals which interfere with the lattice and actually reinforce and harden the crystal structure of the alloy. In this new structure the aluminium alloys ability to shuffle its atoms and change shape is prevented making it harder and...
I am looking for information on the material, grade and method of manufacture of two ramshorn hooks (each rated at 925 tonnes with a lifting capacity of 37000 tonnes) on a very large floating crane. Any information you can give me would be much appreciated.