Hi,
I need to toss out a minor correction... most anti-sieze compounds are
based on nickle, not lead. Also, at the high end of the scale are
copper-based compounds aka "coppa-slip". But the principle is the same -
the material acts to keep the surfaces from bonding together.
I'm not sure I agree with the principles of using anti-sieze for this
application in that having the parts "married" together is actually
desirable (one piece or two well-fit pieces can actually be stronger than
the sum of the parts.) Then again, I'm niether a metalurgist or a true
expert in the field.
I will say that it is written that by using lapping compound on the mating
surfaces, you can promote a more uniform fitment of the parts - e.g. lap
them together and then disassemble and thoroughly clean the parts and then
reassemble to factory specs.
regards,
rml
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