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2002_Z28_Six_Speed · 12-18-2006, 08:05 AM

Mikronite doesn't really increase strength property of metal. The metal can already do that but the manufacturing technique has made the product inferior. Mikronite just helps get it back closer to an ideal part.

When you test things in an engineering enviroment you set up an equation for how strong a metal bar would be based off alloy, diameter, and impurities. Then, subract out surface finish (mikronite changes that), notch factor (hope you don't have those), and other things which you don't want to know about.

Rough surface finish 'weakens' the metal because the rough areas in the metal serve like conduits making it easier for cracks to start. If the surface is smooth it is harder for the cracks to start as it is like hitting a perfectly flat wall and not having any corners to get leverage on.

If the cracks can't start, then they can't become progressive. Then, your part won't fail under the same forces.

12-18-2006, 08:05 AM	#49
2002_Z28_Six_Speed TECH Junkie 2009 Pontiac G8 Trader Rating: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the office. Posts: 3,893	Mikronite doesn't really increase strength property of metal. The metal can already do that but the manufacturing technique has made the product inferior. Mikronite just helps get it back closer to an ideal part. When you test things in an engineering enviroment you set up an equation for how strong a metal bar would be based off alloy, diameter, and impurities. Then, subract out surface finish (mikronite changes that), notch factor (hope you don't have those), and other things which you don't want to know about. Rough surface finish 'weakens' the metal because the rough areas in the metal serve like conduits making it easier for cracks to start. If the surface is smooth it is harder for the cracks to start as it is like hitting a perfectly flat wall and not having any corners to get leverage on. If the cracks can't start, then they can't become progressive. Then, your part won't fail under the same forces. __________________ LS1Tech. Home of Challenge Pissing! Last edited by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed; 12-19-2006 at 06:27 PM..