| 6061-T6 Alloy |
| Alloy is a mixture of two or more elements in which aluminum is the predominant metal. Aluminium alloys are used extensively due to their high strength-to-weight ratio; and 6061-T6 alloy is the most widely used grade for aluminum R/C parts. Unless specified, all GPM alloy parts are 6061-T6 grade alloy. |
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| 7075-T6 Alloy |
| Zinc is the primary alloying element in its component. It is stronger than 6061-T6 grade alloy. Parts can be made smaller or thinner due to better strength. |
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| Anodize |
| Anodizing is the process of adding color to the machined part. |
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| Billet |
| A large round bar stock used to manufacture aluminum parts. |
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| C-Hubs (Caster Blocks) |
| Shaped like the letter "C", this part holds the front knuckles and placed on the front arms, connecting to the main chassis. |
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| Caster Blocks |
| See C-Hubs. |
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| Color |
| GPM Racing aluminum parts can be anodized into 13 different colors! We have blue, silver, red, purple, black, gold, champaign, green, gun metal, titanium, golden black, pink and orange colors. Below are samples of different colors we supply. |
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| Damper Plate |
| See Shock Tower. |
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| Delrin |
| Delrin is a man-made material patented by DuPont. It is a plastic that has the strength of metal. It is mbuch denser and stronger than nylon (a material commonly used in RC gears). Delrin performs significantly better than plastic, in their toughness (2x), endurance (100x) and elongation (2x). |
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| Graphite |
| Graphite is a popular choice in R/C racing because of its advantages in weight and strength. It has a layered, planar structure that gives it a remarkable strength-to-weight ratio. They are more brittle than aluminum, and used in areas that do not have continuous impact. Graphite is mostly used for chassis, shock towers and plates. |
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| Hinge Pins |
| They are metal bars that secure arms with knuckles. They are usually fastened by e-clips on both ends. |
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| Knuckles (Uprights) |
| All R/C cars have front and rear knuckles. They secure the drive shafts to the wheels. Front knuckles are also used for steering. Use bearings to maximize performance. |
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| Shock Tower (Damper Plate) |
| Its primary purpose is to secure the shocks to the main component of the car. Graphite and aluminum are both popular materials for shock towers. |
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| Uprights |
| See Knuckles. |
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| More coming soon! |
