extruded tube or drawn tube ?

Hello

Is it possible that Use extruded tube in the manufacture of air tank note I Use Aluminum 6061 T-6
And I want to get to 200 bar

Regards

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osama

Participant

July 14, 2013 at 11:37 am

yes,, 6061-T6 ASTM B221 1.5″ OD .125 wall >>212 Bar !!

naser404

Participant

July 14, 2013 at 10:41 am

Yes, you can but you need to go higher in specs, as in wall thickness etc.. also make sure you hydro test to twice at least.

osama

Participant

July 14, 2013 at 10:07 am

quote Naser404:

Drawn is better since it has much tighter tolerances & stronger properties.

Thank Naser,,
I mean I can not work on extruded tube 6061 T6 or does not cause me a problem?

naser404

Participant

July 13, 2013 at 2:06 pm

Drawn is better since it has much tighter tolerances & stronger properties.

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