Tesla Cybertruck May Have A Rust Problem::One of the more standout qualities of the Tesla Cybertruck is its bare stainless-steel body. The stainless-steel body gives the Cybertruck a unique design, but

  • vinylshrapnel@lemmynsfw.com
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    9 months ago

    I guess there is still iron in it. Looks like they didn’t use an alloy with enough chromium for the application.

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      9 months ago

      Well it has to be workable/formable, weldable and crack resistant under stress. Just welding most stainless mess with its ferrous properties.

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        Forming it screws it up too. Work hardening after forging can make it magnetic.