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Old 06-01-2023, 12:16   #1
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Solar Arch: SS or Al and weld cracks
In the context of a radar/solar arch, which metal is more prone to developing cracks in the weld joints from fatigue, aluminum or 316 stainless steel?

I am looking at installing an arch and am not sure which metal I want to use.

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