Chassis Tubing Material

Goal: Determine the optimal tubing material to be used for the chassis of MSXV

Key factors include:

• Strength

  • Yield strength, fracture strength, stress-strain relationship

• Weight

• Cost

• Required treatment

  • Ie. Surface coating, pre-treatment for welding, etc.

• Manufacturability

  • Ie. Feasibility of welding / assembly

• Availability from suppliers

NOTE: Both MSXII and MSXIV used Chromoly 4130 Steel for the chassis. Thus it is likely a good option but more research and consideration would be beneficial.

More in-depth analysis / comparison in progress…

Also look into chassis assembly clamps from MSXIV:

What are the requirements for clamps with a chosen material?
Are the old ones available to be used with MSXV?