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Agenda Aluminum Tube Pipe Bending Joints Table Hinge Plastics

Aluminum Tube Tube more expensive than raw alloy 6061 least expensive and easiest to find in tube For 12’ of 7/8” diameter, 1/16” wall thickness cost is $36. Weight should be about 2.5 – 3 lbs.

Pipe Bending Machinist #1 says bending would require special tools, possibly heating tube, and would be difficult for required bends. Machinist #2 says can be done. Don’t use a 6000 series alloy, probably need a 5000 series alloy. Machinist #3 says can be done. Try packing tube with sand to prevent collapse of the tube.

Pipe Bending Difficult Special Skill Thin wall tubing would cause problems in the manufacturing process 90 bend 3/4” OD, 1/8” wall thickness 20” radius cost about $28

Joints Joints are readily available in a variety of diameters, angles, materials. Inexpensive Could be attached by a screw or a rivet Would work well for production level manufacturing. Doesn’t require skilled labor. See examples

Table Hinge Not a lot of options at hardware store. Locking Hinges Hinge and latch combo

Plastics Lexan plastic for table Rigid, inexpensive, easily available Need a more pliable plastic for backing. ABS or other plastic readily available.

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