Can anyone provide info on the manufacturing methods capable of producing small OD & ID (<1/2"OD), heavy wall (ratio of wall thickness to ID is on the order of 5X), seamless, stainless, tubing. Tube lengths would be in the order of 10 to 20 feet. The final ID must be very smooth, i.e...
I am looking for any and all info I can get that involves production of small diameter, seamless, stainless tubing in coil form. This includes production methods, equipment / equipment manufacturers, lubricants, cleaning, annealing, testing, etc.
Any information or suggested sources / contacts...
Much appreciation to everyone who offered their insights on my question. Type 321 remains as the predominate grade of stainless that is specified for both military and commercial aerospace tubing applications. This includes updated versions of a variety of respective specifications...
What is the basis for the differences in minimum titanium content in Type 321 stainless? SAE-AMS specifications for aircraft tubing (e.g., AMS-5557) require minimum titanium = 5 x (carbon PLUS NITROGEN). Some comparable ASTM Specifications say the same thing (e.g., A-269) while others say...
