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AL extrusion design

AL extrusion design

AL extrusion design

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I am designing an aluminium extrusion profile for impact bars.
A T-slot is needed for T-bolt to fasten the impact bar to its bed.
Large surface area is required for bonding of rubber to AL section.

Is there any specific data I should be aware of when designing this profile? i.e. min/max radii for dies etc.

RE: AL extrusion design

Yes, there is specific data.  Introductory information is available from the Aluminum Extruders Council:

http://www.aec.org/tech.cfm

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Cory

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RE: AL extrusion design

Before you get too far, check that an adequate extrusion press exists.  What's the diameter of the smallest circle you can draw around your extrusion profile?

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

RE: AL extrusion design

(OP)
70 mm.
This should be fine as I am modifying an existing profile.

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