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| what size guage steel for this type of hull? |
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Posted by: hmwadeseo - 12-29-2021, 01:02 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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So here is a boat we bought last year a great mod v hull now my question is the hull of this boat is made from 5052 .100" aluminum now if i was to get ideas from this boat but build it out of 44w(mild steel) how much thinner could i go? here are the specs of the aluminum boat..
Length 18' 4''
Bottom Width 60"
Max. Recommended HP 60 HP
Beam 84"
Max. Person Capacity 8 Persons
Hull Material 0.100 5052 Marine Alloy
Transom Height 20"
Max. Weight Capacity 1600 Lbs.
Max. Person Weight 1040 Lbs.
Hull Weight (approx.) 595 Lbs.
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| What Does an Aluminum Fabricator Do? |
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Posted by: aluminiumsheet - 12-24-2021, 07:26 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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An aluminum fabricator is a person who works with aluminum in many forms to create useful items. Using skills, such as cutting, bending and welding, the aluminum fabricator is able to make detailed projects that offer not only strength, but functionality as well. Many special skills are required of an aluminum fabricator, such as metallurgy knowledge, polishing and buffing. Some operations, including welding, can be dangerous for the fabricator unless special precautions are taken.
There are several types of aluminum that are used by an aluminum fabricator, from flat sheet aluminum to billet aluminum in round, square and other shapes. Cutting and bending are two very useful skills possessed by an aluminum fabricator. Much of the cutting of aluminum is performed using shears due to aluminum not withstanding a flame-type cutting tool without melting unevenly. Large metal shear machines are not easily transported; therefore, much of the cutting and fabricating of aluminum must be done in a shop setting, unlike steel fabrication that is often done on site. The exception is flat aluminum work, such as eaves-troughs, which are commonly manufactured and assembled on site.
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| What is Aluminum Tape? |
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Posted by: aluhm - 12-24-2021, 07:22 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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Aluminum tape, also known as foil tape, has many uses in the electrical, HVAC and construction industry. It can be used in jobs requiring moisture and chemical resistance, thermal conductivity, flame resistance, heat and light reflectance, and weatherability. There are several different styles of tape available, including acrylic adhesive, line-less, polymer coated, and flame resistant aluminum glass tape.
Foil tape with an acrylic adhesive is used for sealing off vapors in fiberglass duct board, sheet metal ducts and FSK systems. It is ideal for use in HVAC systems, due to its high tack cold weather acrylic adhesive, which helps it to adhere well, even in periods of low temperature and high humidity. It performs at its optimum level in temperatures between -40° and 250°F (-4.4° and 121.1°C), with a tensile strength of 21 pounds per inch (9.5 kg per 2.54 cm) of width.
Line-less aluminum tape is used for refrigeration duct bonding, due to its water-based acrylic adhesive and the absence of a liner. It can also be used for joining and sealing air duct seams and connections. This tape has a service temperature range of 68° to 248°F (20° to 120°C).
Polymer coated tape is used in the building industry to coat electrical cables. This type of tape is known as a shielding tape because it is also used to shield communication cables from the weather elements. It has an aggressive adhesive and blocks out moisture and odors. Due to its insulation abilities, it is also used in mobile home roof repairs.
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| What is an Aluminum Duct? |
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Posted by: aluminiumsheet - 12-24-2021, 07:20 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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An aluminum duct is a passageway made of aluminum that mainly is used to move air, such as with air conditioning or heating systems, throughout a structure or building. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts are typically made of aluminum. Aluminum ducts also are used with home dryer systems; as aluminum doesn't rust, this type of duct is perfect for removing the warm, moist air expelled from the clothes dryer. The ductwork can either be flexible or rigid, and sometimes fiberglass insulation is added for better thermal control.
The history of aluminum dates back to 1854, when the American chemist Charles M. Hall developed a method of extracting large amounts of aluminum from a mined substance known as bauxite. His method is used today to produce almost all of the world’s aluminum. Aluminum ductwork benefits from aluminum’s natural qualities, namely its light weight and its natural resistance to corrosion. Being non-ferrous, aluminum does not rust.
The most common use of aluminum duct is that in the heating and air conditioning industry. Flexible and rigid duct is often used to route conditioned air with a home or building. Aluminum duct is used because of its high strength to weight ratio—a very lightweight section of rigid duct can be spanned large distances without needing to be supported. Its flexible form is used because of aluminum’s ability to stretch; a flexible aluminum duct can be bent hundreds of times and still maintain an air tight cavity. Insulated forms of both of these can be used to minimize transfer of heat between the contents and the environment, making HVAC systems more efficient.
Another very common use of aluminum duct is as a dryer duct. Clothes dryers use high heat to dry clothes, converting the water in the clothes to water vapor that is then vented out of the home. Aluminum duct is commonly used in this application because of its resistance to corrosion. A duct can transport moist air for many years without the threat of rust. The cost of these aluminum ducts is generally low due to the small diameter of duct needed.
Since aluminum duct can either be rigid or flexible, installation is typically quite simple. Rigid units can be supported by metal or plastic strapping attached to the structure itself, or they can be directly mounted to a surface using large brackets. Flexible sections of duct can be allowed to rest on an uneven surface, or hung using metal or plastic strapping. Since aluminum ductwork maintains an airtight cavity, it doesn't need to be supported in a way that maintains a straight line of delivery.
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| What Is Aluminum Fabrication? |
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Posted by: aluhm - 12-24-2021, 07:18 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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Factories and manufacturing plants often specialize in various types of metal fabrication, but the process of aluminum fabrication can differ from the processes for most other types of metals. Unlike some other metals, aluminum is often extruded during aluminum fabrication; this process involves drawing or pushing the aluminum blank through a die to create a shaped product. The process of extrusion can be done as a hot process, in which the metal is heated to become more malleable, or a cold process, in which the process is done at room temperature.
Aluminum is used on a wide variety of applications because it is lightweight and resistant to corrosion, but it tends to be a fairly brittle metal that can break when force is applied in certain ways. Extrusion is a valuable method in the aluminum fabrication process because it generally puts less stress on the metal during the fabrication process as compared to other fabrication methods, meaning the aluminum will be less likely to lose its strength. Aluminum can certainly be fabricated in other ways as well, though other fabrication methods can apply more stress to the metal, thereby making it more brittle as a finished product.
Once raw materials are made into useful parts, the aluminum fabrication can continue with cutting, grinding, drilling, or shaping to fit a specific need. Aluminum is often used for window frames, automobile components, bicycle components, building materials such as shuttering formwork, and much more. The aluminum can be cut and shaped fairly easily, making it a versatile material for construction purposes. The aluminum does not conduct heat as well as other metals, which can be advantageous or disadvantageous, depending on the application. It is lightweight, making it suitable for performance vehicles, though it can bond to steel when heated to a certain degree, potentially causing problems with various automobile components. Performance automobile wheels can be made from aluminum, and while they may not be the most durable options, they can certainly save weight and add performance.
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| What Are the Different Uses of Aluminum Powder? |
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Posted by: aluminiumsheet - 12-24-2021, 07:16 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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Aluminum powder is used in the production of many types of explosives and fireworks. It is also employed in the manufacturing of certain types of electronics. Powdered aluminum is included in many paints and sealants. Certain products designed to carry electrical current, such as solar cells, are also often made using aluminum powder.
The most spectacular uses of aluminum powder take advantage of its ability to produce spectacularly exothermic oxidation-reduction reactions. Aluminum can be mixed with a metal oxide, and the resulting powder will burn brilliantly and release a tremendous amount of energy in a very short period of time. This chemical reaction has been used to produce flash powder, in which aluminum and potassium perchlorate react vigorously together to produce a bang and a flash. Iron oxide powder and aluminum powder, when mixed, form thermite, which produces a great deal of light and a tremendous amount of heat, which is useful in many industrial processes.
Fireworks and explosives commonly take advantage of the properties of aluminum powder. Explosives manufactured with aluminum are easier to handle safely than are many other varieties. Fireworks based on aluminum powder make use of its highly energetic but predictable behavior by mixing aluminum compounds with other chemicals to produce spectacular and varied effects.
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| What is Aluminum Paint? |
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Posted by: aluhm - 12-24-2021, 07:14 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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Aluminum paint is a coating material that consists of a resin base filled with solid flecks of aluminum. The resin helps the paint to flow, and gives it strength and durability, while the aluminum flakes give the paint a shiny, metallic finish. This type of paint generally has a silvery finish, and many manufacturers only produce one shade of aluminum-based paint. Others add pigments to produce different paint shades. No matter what color of paint is used, the finish tends to darken over time due to the effects of oxidation.
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| What Is Hard Anodized Aluminum? |
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Posted by: aluhm - 12-24-2021, 07:02 AM - Forum: aluminium faq
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Anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been treated with a sulfuric acid bath while a low-voltage current runs through the solution. Hard anodized aluminum has been treated in a similar manner, except the electrical current is substantially higher and the temperature of the solution is lowered to 32°F (0°C). Depending on the process, the solution may also contain oxalic acid. The process creates a material that is thicker, harder and smoother than aluminum that has not been anodized.
Although a number of different metals may be anodized, aluminum reacts differently to the process. Anodizing aluminum produces a thin coating that protects from rust, but certain processes also produce a much thicker rust barrier. The final product has many different uses and is an important part of many automobiles and aircraft. Architects may use anodized aluminum for exterior decorations, and electronics manufacturers value it for its ability to insulate sensitive parts from electrical currents.
Automakers have long been major supporters of the anodizing process for aluminum. Although stainless steel provides some of the benefits of hard anodized aluminum, steel is heavier and more expensive. Anodized products can withstand high temperatures and do not conduct electricity.
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Professional cooks and chefs often favor anodized pans for more than the material's ability to withstand heat. Hard anodizing produces a smooth surface that provides a non-stick surface even without the application of a non-stick coating. Delicate foods may be prepared so that they release easily and are more attractive. Cleaning hard anodized aluminum pans typically requires little effort, but they should not be placed in a dishwasher.
The medical field is another area to adapt hard anodized aluminum for its needs. Prosthetics and artificial joints made from anodized aluminum are stronger than those made from regular aluminum, yet weight is not substantially increased. By using hard anodized aluminum, prosthetics designers can create devices that are more durable and operate more smoothly. Implanted devices and joints made from anodized aluminum are more resistant to damaging effects of blood, which can cause such devices to corrode.
Manufacturers can easily add a dye during the anodizing process to produce a variety of colors. The solution penetrates deep into the coating, carrying the dye with it. As a result, the finished product resists fading. Some colors, however, are more fade-resistant than others, with certain shades of red and blue being more prone to fading and black being the least likely to fade. Without the addition of a dye, the color of hard anodized aluminum ranges from dark brown to dark gray.
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