Machined vs Extruded
Machined vs Extruded
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Hello,
I have a AL 6061 part which can be either extruded or machined. Which is stronger.? Extruded or Machined.?
As a stress engineer which would you prefer.?
I have a AL 6061 part which can be either extruded or machined. Which is stronger.? Extruded or Machined.?
As a stress engineer which would you prefer.?





RE: Machined vs Extruded
RE: Machined vs Extruded
RE: Machined vs Extruded
Yes deflection is an issue. Load is not that much an issue.
But, I can not use stronger material for testing and use weaker for production. So i need to test the weaker and later i can use the stronger material for production.
RE: Machined vs Extruded
UTS or endurance limit or yield strength don't really enter into it, unless of course the yield strength is exceeded and plastic deformation occurs (the part is bent).
RE: Machined vs Extruded
If you're concerned about fatigue life, then the material grain orientation of the finished part relative to the applied loads will make a difference. In this regard, an extrusion may or may not give better results than a 100% machined part.