Bending Aluminum Tube
2009-09-23 20:42:00 I have an application where in need to bend Alum. tube 6061-T6, I need to bend it to 129 degrees. When I attempt this bend it breaks, the OD of the tube is 1.660 with an ID of 1.380. Several people i have talked with have suggested heating the tube, this should work. My question would be what is the
Video: Water Ice Plus Aluminum Equals Rocket Fuel. Huh?
2009-09-23 04:42:00 (Hat Tip: Hobby Space) When it comes to space travel, choosing the right fuel could mean life or death for those watching the rocket blast off into glory. While the hydrogen/oxygen mix has been popular with governments and corporations alike, scientists from Purdue and Pennsylvania State are trying to come up with safer alternatives such as aluminum ...
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Transparent Aluminum
2009-09-04 00:51:00 This is from the 2 Sep Global Spec Newsletter from DirectU2 The World of TEst & Measurement. Does anyone have any more info on this??? How do We Know he Didn't Invent It? In a trip to our century in Star Trek IV, Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott endangers the time line by showing the cry
Transparent Aluminum
2009-08-10 21:23:00 "Your Transparent Aluminum has finally arrived." An important material to the plot of Star Trek IV, The Voyage Home, a team of international scientists lead by researchers at the University of Oxford used Extremely high energy pulses of X-rays from Hamburg Germany's FLASH laser to create alu
Aluminum Power Cable is Overheating
2009-07-27 15:11:00 we have 11 KV, 1000 MCM Aluminium Power Cable connecting 15 MVA Power Transformer to 11 KV Bus bar. the cable become overheat on terminal end as the materials on bus bar side and transformer side is copper. what's the solution to this over heating for jointing two different materials?
Aluminum Lithium Scrap Value
2009-07-19 05:50:00 How much is AL-Li scrap worth? 40% of its original value?
Suitable Cleaner for Aluminum Alloy (6061)
2009-07-14 05:54:00 Here is a quick question. What can be used to 'clean' salt corrosion from 6061 alloy aluminum? My son works in a metal shop - and today his boss handed him muriatic acid to clean a (salt water) swimming pool grill. Tristan (my son) thought this was a bad idea. I agree.
Aluminum Wheels
2009-07-05 02:08:00 ¿ Does any one knows where can I get a visual inspection criteria and method for truck's aluminum wheels manufacturing process? Thank you. Ernesto
Bonding Aluminum Strips After Rolling
2009-06-24 10:22:00 What Property is Responsible for Two Strips of a Material Bonding After Rolling? We are hot-rolling two strips of aluminum together, but they do not bond. Any ideas? Thank you.
Air Contamination and Aluminum Particles
2009-06-17 20:37:00 How much contamination or particles are generated when a blower is pushing air thru aluminum components? I have a 3HP blower generating about 100 cfm thru two air knives. It's low pressure. 3-5 psi. I have a choice between stainless steel, and aluminum. I understand that the air passing thr
Aluminum Bronze Castings
2009-06-16 09:22:00 Aluminum Bronze castings (Al Bronze-B148): Are they really,really castable, in the sense for a radiographic quality- pressure boundry valve body??. I doubt it now, more than ever,because of our expert in a specialised foundry is struggling to cope up with delivery schedule, casting and TIG-
Powder Coating Wrought Aluminum
2009-06-04 15:36:00 Hi, We want to powder coat some wrought aluminum 6061 that has been HT to T6. The powder coating goes to 356 fahrenheit (180C) for about 1 hour, this is around about the ageing temp for 6061, will it effect the properties of the alloy? Thanks in advance..
Aluminum Finishing - Iridite at Home
2009-05-26 15:05:00 I'd like to find a safe and easy way to iridite aluminum at home. Sometimes I would want to paint the aluminum, sometimes I would want to leave the iridite as the final finish. I have always been very impressed with the simplicity and corrosion resistance of MIL-C-5541 iridite, but the chemicals a
Aluminum Pop Cans
2009-05-21 11:00:00 What is the metal composition of the typical aluminum pop can. I am looking for the alloys used and the ratio of the various metals. I am considering melting down a supply of cans to cast the metal for projects. It would help to know the metal composition and some thing about the stress and strengt
Hydrogen from Aluminum
2009-05-19 20:54:00 I recently read an article from Purdue University where they were producing hydrogen from adding water to an aluminum alloy in a reactor they designed. I did a search and found some old research on the CORNISH generator and other similar systems. It seems that you can react aluminum with NaOH and wa
polishing aluminum
2009-05-17 16:53:00 need info on how to eliminate black spots when polishing smooth aluminum casings . thanks everyone! poppabear !.
Who Manufactures The Aluminum Pocket Oiler
2009-05-14 02:10:00 I need to source 1000 EMPTY units of the "aluminum pocket oiler" shown in the linked picture. I have found dozens of distributors and they all have exactly the same product and they all have it pre-filled with oil. I need this as a dispenser for an entirely different fluid purpose. I've been
Who Makes the Aluminum Pocket Oiler?
2009-05-14 02:10:00 I need to source 1000 EMPTY units of the "aluminum pocket oiler" shown in the linked picture. I have found dozens of distributors and they all have exactly the same product and they all have it pre-filled with oil. I need this as a dispenser for an entirely different fluid purpose. I've b
Aluminum Plates and Load Conditions
2009-05-13 07:27:00 HOW CALCULATE PLATE THICKNESS UNDER GIVEN LOAD CONDITION FOR ALUMINIUM
Minimum Thickness of Aluminum
2009-05-11 22:12:00 I am having trouble trying to determine the minimum thickness required under the head of a 5/16-18 socket head cap screw. I am making a clamp out of 3" x 3" x 3/4" thick 6061-T6511 aluminum. It will have a 1.75" hole through the center and will use 2 screws to hold it together after it is sawed in h
Coating and Painting Aluminum Composites
2009-04-27 15:27:00 i am in the search for a solution for coating/painting aluminium composite. It is a special ACP, called hylite, and has a core of polypropylene (all others have polyethylene). The problem is that the manufactures (alcan) can provide it only in natural aluminium, and they say anodize is not possib
Adhesive for Aluminum Name Plates
2009-04-24 12:35:00 I need an adhesive to fix aluminium name plates down to asphalt,concrete and ductile iron surfaces. Some may be trafficked and some surfaces may be uneven.
Optical Coating on Aluminum 6061-T6 Base Material
2009-04-23 08:53:00 Currently to achive the below things we are following optical coating on AL6061-T6 material & this coating is very expensive. Can anybody advice a coating which can obtain below mentioned points. 1.1.1. The optical coating shall serve to passivate and protect the metal reflector layer from
Aluminum Watch Holder
2009-04-22 15:52:00 Traveling with expensive watches is a tricky subject, Damaging or Scratching your watches is very easy if you dont protect them the right way. Thanks to Bamford & Sons Aluminum holder, your watches will be protected and secured in style.
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Aluminum Tube Failure
2009-04-17 20:32:00 Can anyone one help me here? I have a aluminmum tube that is 1.25 inch OD with a wall thickness of 0.058 inch. Say a solid rod of material, (Type not critical) fits in a telsecoping manner into the tube, this would have an OD of say 1.125" a nice fit. it is inserted say 12 in
Determination of corrosion rate of aluminum anode
2009-04-17 20:00:00 I would want to know how I can determine the corrosion rate of Aluminum anodes(130 pieces, 9.6 kg, type 3 H7, dimension: 480x140x70mm), in a bulk oil tank? Regards, Emma.
Rave Computer Introduces Rugged 1U and 3U Aluminum Servers, Designed for De
2009-04-10 10:29:00 Rave Computer introduces two new rugged rackmount servers in 1U and 3U aluminum form factors, developed for the Department of Defense, with customizable parameters that fit aboard aircrafts, ground based vehicles, surface ships, and subsurface ships. “Our 1U and 3U servers are excellent additions to Raves’ product line because of their versatility and design to fit ...
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Aluminum Crystal Size
2009-04-09 18:01:00 Dear All I am dealing wtih Aluminum powder, and I asked for making an XRD for the powder to know its composition. I received with the Xray chart something called crystallite size of Al. I know that Al has FCC crystal structure. I also read that by mechanical milling crystallite siz
Aluminum Crazing
2009-03-31 18:21:00 Hello, Looking for technique to repair or buff out aluminum crazing on anodized - area is about 1/2 to 1 inch diameter. Objective would to provide an appearance of the area with crazing to blend in with surrounding areas or simply disappear. approach can be fill. Finish is matte. Color i
Washing and Finishing Extruded Aluminum Products
2009-03-30 04:15:00 I run a Aluminium extruded products unit. We wash the products with hot caustic for degraesing and dilute nitric acid for shine. Can anyone suggest better chemicals for a better finish?
Cheapest Way to Manufacture an Aluminum Chamber
2009-03-26 13:15:00 Hello Everyone, I have a chamber that needs to be manufactured out of Aluminium. Please see the jpg I have attached. It gives a few overall dimensions. The question is, do people think that it would be cheaper to make it as one large piece or could it be made cheaper if it was made from a t
Wanted: Threaded Aluminum Bung
2009-03-24 11:57:00 I am trying to locate an aluminum threaded bung that will slip inside a 2" O.D pipe so it can be welded in place. Also required is a threaded cap to fit the bung. If anyone knows a site or company that these can be purchased from it would be a great help. Thank you in advance. William in Canada.
Aluminum Powder and PM Technique
2009-03-19 16:00:00 Dear All I am dealing with high purity Al. powder, and I am using the PM technique to produce final shape product. What I know about Al particles that they are encapsulated with thick oxide layer, but I read some litrature that the problem is not the oxide layer but the moisture co
recommended speed(rpm)&feed(in/min) aluminum
2009-03-16 10:38:00 Need to know rpm and in/min feed using 4.0"Dia x .09'Thick x 32 teeth slitting saw in wrought aluminum depth of cut .75" on a Super Max Mill YCM-40. I have been told a low RPM possibly 150-200 and slow feed 2-3" per/min. Any recommendations?
How to Cut Aluminum
2009-03-16 10:38:00 Need to know rpm and in/min feed using 4.0"Dia x .09'Thick x 32 teeth slitting saw in wrought aluminum depth of cut .75" on a Super Max Mill YCM-40. I have been told a low RPM possibly 150-200 and slow feed 2-3" per/min. Any recommendations?
Symbol for Exposed Aluminum Surface?
2009-03-12 20:57:00 Hello, I currently make the extrusion drawings for my company and submit them to vendors once they have been approved. Currently I am putting the text "exposed surface" on the drawing and placing leaders to designate any surface that will be exposed to the eye. We like to have these shapes
Hot Joggling of Extruded Aluminum
2009-03-06 08:37:00 I am looking for producer or supplier machine for Hot joggling for extruded Aluminium stringers with temperature up to 250 degree Celsius
Aluminum Nitride Dielectric - Thick Film
2009-03-05 07:38:00 Dear Friends, I'm quite interesting in the Aluminum Nitride Dieletric and would like to understand what's the process to put the dielectric (AIN) 150micron thickness on top of the bare aluminum plate. The info I'm looking at is the process of doing it, equipments involve (if I want to do the
Trashy Lingerie: Unexpected Underwear Made From Recycled Aluminum
2009-03-04 12:00:00 The world's trashiest lingerie, by artist and designer Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch, isn't what you think. But her designs are do include unexpected underwear, made from recycled aluminum cans and other recyclables. The trashy lingerie is surprisingly fashionable, but wearers should have a doctor remain on call to deliver a tetanus shot for inevitable, not so fashionable, injuries.
Chloride test on Aluminum oxide blasting grit
2009-02-28 04:42:00 what is the international acceptable range of the chloride test (salt test) on Aluminum oxide blasting grit? our value is 310 micron Siemen/cm. we look for the spec like ISO and ASTM but cannot it.
For Sale by Auction - Large Lots of Brass and Aluminum Shell Casings
2009-02-26 14:43:00 Upcoming large military auctions of scrap metal includes event 7076 - for Demil BQ National Scrap Metals - numerous lots consisting of brass, aluminum and steel. Example lots include: ... more from scrapmetalprices...
Wanted: Abrasive Paper for Anodized Aluminum
2009-02-16 21:56:00 I am looking for two grades of abrasive paper for abrasion resistance testing on anodized aluminum. Specification of the 1st is glass abrasive paper, "flour grade" and 4.5-5.5 MOH's number; the 2nd is garnet abrasive paper, 220 grit and 6.5-8.0 MOH's number. Does anyone know of a supplier?
Why Aluminum Fences
2009-02-14 10:35:00 Aluminum fences are very strong. They provide the elegance, and beauty of classic wrought iron. Aluminum is also easy to maintenance and rust proof. You can choose increasing strengths, depending on your requirements. Aluminum fences are well suited for swimming pools and salt water areas. Aluminum fence installation is simple. Are you looking for the ...
Aluminum-Bodied Pedal Cars
2009-02-05 06:01:00 A few times over the last couple years, I've presented miniature or kid-sized race cars in HCC Lost and Found. Joseph Ihnat of Whiting, Indiana, saw those and thought he'd share some pictures of the one that he scratch-built. "Enclosed is a picture of a car that I built that is sized
removing adhesive tape on aluminum
2009-01-24 11:47:00 I have white aluminum window frames which has adhesive tape . When I try to remove the tape the tape does not come of easily. It is difficult to remove the tape. Can someone assist me with a solution? Thank you
Aluminum Radiator Fittings
2009-01-23 01:19:00 I've got this shiny new aluminum radiator and don't know what material is best for the overflow and transmission fluid fittings. I lost the paperwork and got frustrated trying to finding a meaningful galvanic chart, so, what do other people use with their Al radiators? Fittings are standard GM femal
Parts Fabrication from Aluminum Composite (Hylite)
2009-01-21 07:47:00 Hi anyone I have a project (mass production, several thousands pcs) in aluminium composite. The material is Hylite from Alcan. It is a laminate material comprising two thin aluminium layers (0.2mm each) with a polypropylene core, rubber like, (0.8mm and very flexible and resistant). The main
T6 Aluminum - Heat Treat for Formability
2009-01-15 17:48:00 I am involved in the process of bending and flaring tubes and tubular assemblies for fluid conveyance systems. We are often required to form 6061 T6 aluminum (AMS 4083). When the wall thickness gets thinner it becomes more difficult to form and bend. Especially when it is old stock and it h
How to Perforate, Knurl and Cut to Length 6061-T6 Aluminum Tubing
2009-01-15 13:46:00 I am involved in a low capital business startup needing a machine or contractor to manufacture a small fastner. It is to be made of 6061-T6 aluminum Tubing. The design requires the tubing to be perforated, to be knurled on the outer surface, flared at one end, pinched or sharpened at the other end
Aluminum Wires vs. Copper Wires
2009-01-12 11:26:00 I need to get convertion table to determine the size of winding alumunium wires in stead of copper wires. |
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