valmeidan
Aerospace
- Dec 13, 2011
- 111
I have some tubing I want to insert into some mechanical aluminum tubing,cap the ends and add barbs to create a radiator which will hold glycol/water mix for cooling. Here are a couple questions.
1. I am using 6061 Aluminum,is this the best aluminum grade to use in this case?
2. Is it difficult to punch the mechanical tubing to hold the tubing in place in the orientation you see? Normally you would see the tubing rotated 90 degrees. 1" outer diameter, with about 1.5-2mm wall thickness..
3. Would it be better to solder or braze or TIG, taking into consideration the design, durability, and clean joints will as little flux or other material that could contaminate the fluid or aid in corrosion etc?
1. I am using 6061 Aluminum,is this the best aluminum grade to use in this case?
2. Is it difficult to punch the mechanical tubing to hold the tubing in place in the orientation you see? Normally you would see the tubing rotated 90 degrees. 1" outer diameter, with about 1.5-2mm wall thickness..
3. Would it be better to solder or braze or TIG, taking into consideration the design, durability, and clean joints will as little flux or other material that could contaminate the fluid or aid in corrosion etc?