Fluid Formed Aluminium Tubing
Fluid Formed Aluminium Tubing
(OP)
Recently came across this tubular section
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=107218]
used in bicycle frame manufacture... and would appreciate any info or comments on "fluid formed" aluminium tubes in general (or directions to said info).
For anyone interested in commenting on specifics, the "infotorial" from this particular frame manufacturer claims "...a crease is formed as part of the fluid forming process... we simply decided to create a moulded weld appearance out of that crease... the gusseting effect of this tube shape is significantly stronger than a standard round or ovalised tube..." any and all comments/opinions welcome.
Cheers
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=107218]
used in bicycle frame manufacture... and would appreciate any info or comments on "fluid formed" aluminium tubes in general (or directions to said info).
For anyone interested in commenting on specifics, the "infotorial" from this particular frame manufacturer claims "...a crease is formed as part of the fluid forming process... we simply decided to create a moulded weld appearance out of that crease... the gusseting effect of this tube shape is significantly stronger than a standard round or ovalised tube..." any and all comments/opinions welcome.
Cheers





RE: Fluid Formed Aluminium Tubing
RE: Fluid Formed Aluminium Tubing
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Cory
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