feel the light wrote:
> The trouble here is that it is a relatively brittle alloy, and is
> already cracking internally from the original bend. It's weaker now. If
> you bend it back cold, it is likely to snap.
>
> Heating it will allow it to bend back without damage. But how strong
> will it be ?
If you do decide to heat it, don't bend it hot. Apply liquid soap to
the metal and heat with a gas torch until the soap is well burnt. Allow
it to cool slowly (don't dunk it in water) and then do your bending.
--
kington99
Dave
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