Aug 22, 2016 · I've bent a fair amount of 6061 aluminum, the trick I was taught was to heat it with oxy/act torch. Step 1 use just act. and coat the area to be bent with soot.Step 2 turn on O2 and set …

Jan 21, 2009 · OK so I bought this really nice bender (JD2 model 3) and some 1 inch and 1 and 1/2inch dies and plan on bending and welding some 6061 T6 aluminum tube into some really cool stuff (four …

I have embarked upon a deceivingly challenging project that involves bending 3/4" thin walled aluminum tubing into circular shapes about 36" in diameter. I'm having a heck of a time finding the right …

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Dec 27, 2006 · you just cut partway through the tube from one end and cut out a triangle with the angle that you want the bend. Then you just bend the tube and weld the butt joint, and you have a bent …

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Nov 23, 2012 · The temper process will not damage the aluminium. It is a process that the aluminium has already been through. If you have designed your frame correctly you would have checked …

Apr 20, 2011 · Wow, you are ambitious, I applaud that. I would seriously consider investing in a softer aluminum-- say 5054 or even a 4000 series and just bending/forming it. 6061 is a very brittle …

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