Thanks guys.
There is no external loading at present (bench testing so far) so the bowing must be from the other theory.
I am now currently in the process of adding the heaters to all faces (they are not too expensive). I will also add a `lid` to the `C` channel to contain the heat as much as...
I have an aluminium (1050) `C` channel 100mm wide x 60mm high. It is formed from a flat sheet. The sides are at approx 30 degrees, so it is not a true `C` section but more of a trapezoid shape. Thickness is 5mm and length approx 2.2m. The graining runs along the length. It is also hard anodised...
Hi, currently use heater elements that heat Al extrusion, which in turn heats a conveyor belt. The length is up to 3mx150mm. the Al is anodised. I`m looking for a material with a greater heat conductance (eg copper) but with a hardness near that of the anodised Al. I`m not sure the copper would...
