About this 7075 T6 aluminum alloy pipe This aluminum alloy pipe is made from 7075 alloy in T6 temper, the grade aircraft builders reach for when a part has to carry load without adding weight. Because the aluminum alloy pipe is extruded and then cold drawn, the wall stays uniform along the full length and the round section stays true, which matters when the pipe is fed into a bending die. Where the aluminum alloy pipe is used Typical jobs are aircraft and drone frame members, seat and gantry tubes, bike and scooter frames, tent and tarp poles, and industrial machine guards. In each case it is chosen for a strength to weight ratio that steel cannot match at the same section. Buyer questions we answer often Q: Can you bend and weld the aluminum alloy pipe to my drawing? A: Yes. Bending, welding, punching and cutting are all offered, and we confirm the bend radius your pipe can take before the order is released. Q: What length can the aluminum alloy pipe be supplied in? A: Length is made to order, so your pipe can arrive cut to the exact dimension on your packing list. Q: How is the aluminum alloy pipe protected? A: Every aluminum alloy pipe leaves with a mill, anodized or powder coated surface, and the anti-corrosion finish keeps it clean through shipping and storage.
Specification support Send a drawing, a specification sheet or a photograph of the failed component and our engineers will read the operating load and recommend an outer diameter, wall thickness and temper that suits it. Where fatigue life matters we can quote a hollow section that spreads stress away from a fastener hole, and where weight is critical we can compare a thicker aluminum alloy pipe against a thinner one with a larger diameter. Inspection before dispatch Wall thickness and diameter are gauged against the agreed tolerance on every batch and straightness is checked over the full length, so the figures on your incoming inspection sheet should line up with ours. Any aluminum alloy pipe that falls outside the agreed window is set aside rather than shipped. Common applications Aerospace brackets, airframe ribs, drone booms, camera gimbals, satellite panels, antenna masts, motorsport chassis, kart axles, e-bike frames, cargo racks, warehouse trolleys, canopy trusses, telescopic booms, outriggers and machine tool guards are all built around this aluminum alloy pipe. From prototype to production Prototype quantities and full production quantities both run through the same line, so the fifth piece and the five thousandth piece are made the same way. Milling, turning, threading, chamfering, deburring, brushing and laser cutting can be added to the aluminum alloy pipe, and a first article can be sent by courier before the balance of the order is scheduled. Ordering details Tell us the quantity, the delivery city and the deadline you are working to, and we will return a quotation with the production window spelled out. Sketches are welcome if a formal drawing does not exist yet. Choosing between pipe and profile A round aluminum alloy pipe gives the stiffest section for a given weight, while a square or rectangular profile bolts more easily to a flat plate. If your design is still open, tell us how the part will be joined and we will flag which option simplifies the fixture. Shipping and packing Long lengths travel on a flat rack, shorter pieces go into wooden crates sized for a forklift, and each bundle carries a label with the size, temper and quantity it holds.