Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
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I need to radius an aluminum extrusion between the ranges of a 20' and a 10' radius. I know this is large, but the shape I need to bend to that is a fairly large almost rectangular shape. The extrusion is 2" x 5-1/2" and it needs to be bent the hard way. If anyone can point me to a source to help me calculate this it would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Davey
Davey





RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
My dimensions for the rectangle are: 2" x 5-7/8". My minumum radius would be 10' (or 20' dia.) and that would be to the inside surface. The extrusion is being bent the "hard way" as well - one 2" surface will be stretched along the outside of the part. This is a 6063 T5 Aluminum extrusion with a wall thickness of .08".
Davey
RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
Steven Fahey, CET
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RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
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RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
It appears that the elongation is about 2.3%, (Dmax/Dmin)so check allowable.
Griffy
RE: Need to radius an aluminum extrusion
Sand might work for our tubes, too. Do you have to pack sand in much? We have to be careful that the cero-bend doesn't get voids in it when we fill the tubes.
Steven Fahey, CET
"Simplicate, and add more lightness" - Bill Stout