Does chroming reduce strength?

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Does chroming reduce strength?

02-24-2003, 10:26 AM

If cast steel brake brackets for example are chromed will they have less strength?
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02-25-2003, 01:12 PM

If done properly, they shouldn't. Read the section on hydrogen embrittlement in the manual.

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