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Tesla Cybertruck May Have A Rust Problem (www.carsdirect.com)
submitted 9 months ago by L4s to c/technology
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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

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

Tesla, cutting corners?! Say it isn't so!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

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