Thread: stainless steel tubing needed .

Originally Posted by Michael G

Right - next set of silly questions.

• Does it have to be a smooth bore? (Does the tube have to be seamless or can it have a weld fin along the length. If you got some say 10mm by 1.5mm tube, would drilling it out to 10mm by 1mm be acceptable?)
• Does it need to be pressure capable?
• Do you need continuous lengths? - If you got say 3 x 50mm lengths of the diameter 10 would that work?
• Lastly, what is the urgency? how long can you wait?

I can get some of this stuff from the US, but 10mm comes in 0.5mm wt or 1.5mm wt. 1/4" is easier but is either in 1 ft lengths or 3 ft lengths. Typically the tube is cheap (ish) but freight costs.

Michael

Hi Michael.
yes smooth ore is nice but i can always run the drill bit in to smooth it if it was rough . it need to e seamless and 1mm wall .
i do need continue length of 150mm or even 100mm as said .
i need it in a few days time otherwise i import them my self so thanks for your kind offer .
regards
Peter

I cant remember the name of the place but the address is either 1 or 3 Ordish Rd, Dandenong South.

From google map. Its 5 Ordish Rd. and the sign is "STAINLESS, George Archer Metals"
http://www.archermetals.com.au/

Originally Posted by jackaroo

From google map. Its 5 Ordish Rd. and the sign is "STAINLESS, George Archer Metals"
http://www.archermetals.com.au/

Thanks.
I give them a call tomorrow and see what they offer.
regards
Peter

Originally Posted by thorens

Hi PDW.
on the 1/4" tube I really need the .5mm wall thickness.
can you see if you can get me some ?
regards
peter

Not 0.5mm wall thickness, no. I checked yesterday, don't use it as its pressure rating isn't adequate.

Thought I might have some 10mm but no, it's all 1/2". I have a lot of that but no use to you.

PDW

Try an airport and see if any of the aircraft mechanics have anything you can work with. Aircraft use various SS alloys and aluminium for hydraulic, brake, and fuel lines. The other thought I had was brake lines for cars.

Pete

Originally Posted by QC Inspector

Try an airport and see if any of the aircraft mechanics have anything you can work with. Aircraft use various SS alloys and aluminium for hydraulic, brake, and fuel lines. The other thought I had was brake lines for cars.

Pete

Thanks Pete.
yes call them today and they have the 1/4" but the wall thickness is a bit thick for the job .they offer me to come around to see if they have anything's suit me in they bargain bin .
so i will check it out tomorrow. they only 10mins from me.
regards
Peter

Outokumpu Pty.ltd
134-136 Fitzgerald Rd
Melbourne VIC 3026
i havent been in but often drive past.

Plus pete the 1/4 i have has been in a coil so you might have to straighten any
400mm bit.
not shore if its right for the high end stuff you make. but your welcome to look.
aaron