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Can I bend a 3/8" aluminum bar?
I have an application where I would like a 3/8" aluminum rod with a 45* angle in it. Wondering if I can bend this with a proper radius. I have no experience bending any aluminum this thick and wonder if it will just crack instead of bend.
Has anyone done something like this? Appreciate any input. Larry |
Sure, as long as you follow the bend radius tables for the material and temper. It's typically called out as multiple of the material thickness. If it's 5-6T you could be looking at 1.5 - 2 inch radius.
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annealing is a possibility, as the part doesn't need any significant strength. Larry |
Find somebody with a conduit bender, that will make a nice radius.
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Bar stock? Eat Lunch first------and you'll probably break the bender handles trying to do it. 3/8 conduit bender----probably will have a much larger bend radius than what you are looking for. Call me
Tom |
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I don't think it will crack if you bend it. I am not sure what is your application but I would do a test bend by putting the rod in a vise with some protection then slip a pipe over the end and bend it to the angle you want. It's only 3/8" round so it should bend easily.
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If the application is structural at all, take a magnifying glass and carefully examine the outside of the bend. |
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Not a word about what aluminum alloy. An intelligent response is not possible without that information. The possibilities range from easy with 1100-O to unlikely with 7075. It would also be nice to know what the planned application is.
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Larry |
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