Dec 13, 2012 #1 kevlar49 Materials Joined Jun 1, 2006 Messages 287 Location US I need to procure 7075 T73 9" OD. I have noticed some extrusion specs like ASTM B221 don't specify mech props beyond 4.5". Should I specify open die forging instead of extrusion to get the size I need with consistent properties?
I need to procure 7075 T73 9" OD. I have noticed some extrusion specs like ASTM B221 don't specify mech props beyond 4.5". Should I specify open die forging instead of extrusion to get the size I need with consistent properties?
Dec 13, 2012 #2 hydtools Mechanical Joined Apr 4, 2007 Messages 3,265 Location US Why should you be concerned how it is done as long as you get the properties, 7075 T73, you specify? Ted Upvote 0 Downvote
Why should you be concerned how it is done as long as you get the properties, 7075 T73, you specify? Ted
Dec 13, 2012 Thread starter #3 kevlar49 Materials Joined Jun 1, 2006 Messages 287 Location US Availability of the product in that form. That tells me then if I need to specify a forging spec instead of an extrusion spec. Upvote 0 Downvote
Availability of the product in that form. That tells me then if I need to specify a forging spec instead of an extrusion spec.