Aluminum Extrusions
Aluminum Extrusions
(OP)
I have a 6" OD x 1" wall x 95" lg aluminum (6061) tube that is used as part of our product. I am getting the tube in with a good deal of defects in the ID. There are axial grooves from the forming mandrel but also some craters roughly 1/2" to 1" in diameter. I desire a smooth bore, but do not want to bore such a long length. Is there an alternate mfg process that I can get from the mill to provide a smooth bore? What is the difference between "Extruded" and " Seamless" ( as they apply to tubing)?
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill





RE: Aluminum Extrusions
If you write a stricter specification, you will not be able to get the tubes? Also axial grooves should not be there
unless the mandrel is in poor shape.
I do not think that you should accept anything less than the surface quality that you need.
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RE: Aluminum Extrusions
I have seen better in that size.
Good luck