is aluminum a strong metal?
That would depend on "The Alloy" and the "Condition" The alloy is the "elements in percent that make up "that" material. The "Condition" is the heat treat of that alloy. Reffered to as "Treatment" when it comes to Aluminum Examples: 2024 T4 6061 T6 6...
Will 6061 type aluminum in a roadbar absorb more vibration that 7075 will?
All aluminum weighs the same. The difference in weight comes from varying the alloy which makes it stronger. Making it stronger allows the use of thinner tubing... less material, less weight. You have it exactly backwards... 6061 is much stronger esp...
Should the gang plate screws be hot? If not, what causes this and what should I do to correct it?
The dimmer switches have a solid state component that controlls the voltage to the lights to cause dimming; it needs a heat sink to stay cool enough. Usually the front plate of the switch is made of aluminum and serves this purpose. It is normal for ...