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Drawn Vs Extrude Tubes
Drawn Vs Extrude Tubes
Drawn Vs Extrude Tubes
Drawn Tube
&
Seamless Tube
Information
What is Drawn Tube ?
Bench
Mandrel Drawn Tube
Rod
Draw Die
Die Bearing
Die
Mandrel
Drawn Tube
Drawn Tube Products - Bow Rails
Drawn Tube Products - Swaged Tube
Drawn Tube Products - Expanded Tube
Drawn Tube Products - Flared Tube
Drawn Tube Products - Ping Golf
Drawn Tube Products - Anodizing Colors
Gold
Black
Drawn Tube End Use Products
Nifty Nabber
Shovel
Extension Pole
Drawn Tube End Users
Drawn Tube Advantages Vs Extruded Tube
Drawn Tube Advantages Vs Extruded Tube
• Dimensional Tolerances - Because the tube is drawn over a mandrel and through a die,
consistent dimensions can be achieved.
• Superior Strength - Coldwork increases tube strength and is stronger that an equivalent
extruded tube.
• Attractive Appearance - The drawing process enhances tube cosmetics by producing a
bright finish with no weld lines.
• Machining - The drawn tube’s superior strength and hardness characteristics enhance tube
machinability. This assures a better machined surface with less gumming.
• Bending - Better dimensional and temper characteristics greatly enhance tube bending
operations. Consistent dimensions and temper reduce bender setup time and require less
machine adjustments. Tube spring back is enhanced. Precise bends can be obtained.
• Anodizing - The draw process refines the surface of the tube eliminating extrusion die lines
and other surface irregularities. This provides a superior finish for bright dip and etch and
clear anodizing.
Porthole VS Seamless - Market Look
TriFlat
Drawn Tube Shapes
Square
Drawn Tube Shapes
Fluted Tube
Tube Fabrication
Bending Flattening
Alloys/Tempers Alloys/Tempers
6063 - T832 6063 - T831
6063 - T83 3003 - H12
3003 - H12 3003 - H14
3003 - H14 3003 - H16
3003 - H16 3003 - H18
3003 - H18 3003 - 0
3003 - 0 6063 - 0
6063 - 0
Machining Anodizing
Alloys/Tempers Alloys/Tempers
6061 - T8 Seamless 6063 - T832
6063 - T832 6063 - T83
3003 - H12
3003 - H14
3003 - H16
3003 - H18
Metallurgical Considerations
The following table highlights common tube sizes in 6063-T832 that are
produced and their minimum bend radius based on a fully tooled radial
draw bender. Other considerations may be need on other types of benders.