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    Source for stock aluminum tubing with 10" ID with a tight tolerance/finish on the ID?

    Any suggestions where to source aluminum pipe 10" nominal schedule 60, 80, E.H./X.H., or 140?
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    Source for stock aluminum tubing with 10" ID with a tight tolerance/finish on the ID?

    The alloy doesn't need to be 6061-T it was merely convenient. Probably a total of 3 to 5 parts of this tubing will be made.
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    Source for stock aluminum tubing with 10" ID with a tight tolerance/finish on the ID?

    I have looked at pipe but haven't found aluminum in that ID size. Always much smaller IDs. Any recommendations on suppliers for pipe that would likely have something in 10" ID?
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    Source for stock aluminum tubing with 10" ID with a tight tolerance/finish on the ID?

    Does anyone know a source for aluminum tubing with a 10" ID that has a tight tolerance on the ID in its stock purchased condition? I need something with a 0.5" or 1" wall thickness and ~10" length. Ideally the ID surface would be honed or have a nice finish. Maybe something used as a hydraulic...
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    Advice for Compression Die Design

    I would appreciate some feedback on a compression die design that I am leading. My background is electrical engineering and I have never designed a die before. This is in an academic environment so there is little practical experience with this sort of thing. I have met with a tool and die maker...

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