I need an extruded AL material suggestion
I need an extruded AL material suggestion
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Folks,
I am working on an application like a big drawer slide. The slides are intended to be aluminum with steel balls running directly on them.
Can anyone suggest an aluminum which would maximize the longevity of the slides and the contact stress issues.
In addition this may be subjected to road salt and water environment.
My extruder has suggested 6082T6. We made the prototypes in 6005T5.
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.
Jim
I am working on an application like a big drawer slide. The slides are intended to be aluminum with steel balls running directly on them.
Can anyone suggest an aluminum which would maximize the longevity of the slides and the contact stress issues.
In addition this may be subjected to road salt and water environment.
My extruder has suggested 6082T6. We made the prototypes in 6005T5.
Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.
Jim





RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
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RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
Thanks folks we'll proceed with a couple of ideas.
RE: I need an extruded AL material suggestion
They have some very hard coatings and I believe some have lubricating materials in them as well.