Large Diameter Steel Tube Manufacture/Construction
Large Diameter Steel Tube Manufacture/Construction
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What are the comparitive benefits (strength, cost) of manufacturing a large diameter (10')tube versus a welded box shape for handling of liquids. Each ten foot diameter section would 30' plus in length.
What is the potential for extruding such a large diameter tube?
What is the potential for extruding such a large diameter tube?
RE: Large Diameter Steel Tube Manufacture/Construction
Pipes of the size you are considering will be constructed by rolling plate steel into a circle and welding the seam where the ends of the plate meet. Extruding is not really an option.
Andy Machon
RE: Large Diameter Steel Tube Manufacture/Construction
RE: Large Diameter Steel Tube Manufacture/Construction
Glad I could be of help. I would suggest contacting CORUS or look on their web site to see if they can help you with regard to pipe extrusion. I've not seen anything on extrusion of such large diameter pipes. I assume you are talking about steel? Usually plastics, aluminium, copper or other materials with high ductility are suitable for extrusion. CORUS doo specialise in several metals so they are my best guess for advice.
Regards
Andy Machon