Official Answer
Answer
Soft groove materials yield or deform at lower loads, causing the ring to dish or tilt under thrust, leading to premature assembly failure. Groove capacity must be downgraded.
Knowledge Answer
What happens if the groove material is soft, like aluminum?
Soft groove materials yield or deform at lower loads, causing the ring to dish or tilt under thrust, leading to premature assembly failure. Groove capacity must be downgraded.
