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  1. btohomas

    How do I anneal 6061-T6 or do I even have to anneal the material?

    Hi Jughandle: Thank you for your input. I will get a copy of the ASM Heat Treaters Guide. These parts are going into an extreme corrosive environment and are way over designed as far as mechanical strength goes. I am just picking up a process where the old ones at my company have used this...
  2. btohomas

    How do I anneal 6061-T6 or do I even have to anneal the material?

    Hi WK: Wow! Just skip my question next time and take your bad attitude elsewhere. I was looking for advice not a lecture. I see you are a Legend in your own mind. I presupposed this forum had "Professionals" that helped and advised people who are seeking advice, but I see you are not capable...
  3. btohomas

    How do I anneal 6061-T6 or do I even have to anneal the material?

    I am here to get through the methods I have been assigned to figure out, with all your help and insight, a way through this mess. This issue to me is not "shear nonsense". So please give advice without being critical and I am very thankful! So I see we are doing this process incorrectly. What...
  4. btohomas

    How do I anneal 6061-T6 or do I even have to anneal the material?

    Hi All, I appreciate the help. Theses rings are in fact 6061 T6 material and weigh about 40 lbs. a piece. Currently the old way to do it was 375 F for 3 hours to soften the material. Then after 3 hours we open the oven door and allow to air cool. They were delivered by a vendor and are about 15"...
  5. btohomas

    How do I anneal 6061-T6 or do I even have to anneal the material?

    I have some large rings of aluminum I need to anneal but I'm not sure how to do it, any suggestions?

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