In this video I discuss various metals and thier associated factors. The materials discussed are typically of the types found in the building of steam model engineering projects such as Locomotives, Traction engines, Steam Wagons, Marine engines and Stationary engines. Metals covered in this video include: Mild Steel, Silver Steel, Gauge Plate, Brass, Copper, Phosphor Bronze, Gun Metal and White Metal.
Other topics include Friction pairs and the suitability of materials to particular tasks.
With thanks to Richard Gibbon
