Minimum Bend Radius 2

[TJK1]

If I have some bends with the grain and some against the grain what is the minimum bend radius for 5052-H32 aluminum sheet that has a thickness of .125 inches? I want to make sure that we have no cracks at all.

Thanks for your help.

 

[MadMango]

From my experiences with 5052-H32, you want to stay around 2-3T.

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[metengr]

ASM Handbook, Volume 14B shows for AA 5052 H32 temper , a 2t bend radius for 0.125" thick sheet. I would start here.