Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
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I am looking for formulas and advice for heating an aliminum tube to allow S.S. journals to be inserted producing a shrink fit. I want to calculate the proper sizing if each item as well as the temp. needed for this operation to work properly.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks JonWade
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks JonWade





RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
I looked in the Machinery's Handbook, but didn't see any info. on the Coefficient of Expansion for Aluminum. There was info for other materials, but not Aluminum. Do you have any specifics to find it.
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
T6 is the perfect aged version of 6061. Dont over heat or you'll loose strength.
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
"Typical Thermal Properties of Various Metals,"
Machinery's Handbook, 25th edn., p. 369:
Coef. of Expansion, α, µin./in.-oF
6061 Al: 13.0
303 SS: 9.6
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
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RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum
Seemed worth mentioning since it offers a slightly different solution path.
RE: Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Aluminum