16 Aug 2010 #21 Bosun Higgs N/A Joined 26 Nov 2009 Messages 13,406 Location everywhere Visit site simonfraser said: i need some chafe protection. i can order 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 mm thick. the plates are small, 50 x 80mm and need to be bend round a thumb size radius. there is some old epoxy under one section which i want to hide. so, what thickness can i bend by hand but will be sturdy enough to hide the crud underneath ? tnx. Click to expand... you will never wear through the stainless ( it hardens on the surface) so go for the thinnest.
simonfraser said: i need some chafe protection. i can order 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.0 mm thick. the plates are small, 50 x 80mm and need to be bend round a thumb size radius. there is some old epoxy under one section which i want to hide. so, what thickness can i bend by hand but will be sturdy enough to hide the crud underneath ? tnx. Click to expand... you will never wear through the stainless ( it hardens on the surface) so go for the thinnest.
