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    6063T4 - time@temp for hot form?

    My project is to change the material grade from 5052 to a 6xxx series to reduce cost - maybe 6063 T4? What temper is best to start with (raw tube) if I am going to hot form, quench and heat treat? I started some trials with parts that were 6061-T6 - I heated them to 515°C, quenched in water...
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    Quench rates & methods 6061 Aluminum Tube

    Hi there, I am new to these forums. I am working on an R&D project and have what I think is a simple question but I CANNOT seem to find anything clear. I am forming aluminum tubes and need to determine the quench rate and method (water - ambient, boiling, etc, molten salt, air, etc) to give...

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