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How to stiffen 1/2" aluminum tube?

09-13-2015, 10:25 PM

sphelps

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mihaivapler

if the distance is short it does work,but for anything longer then 24" i don't think would work as the bar will bend

Epoxy has a modulus of 3 GPa or less, while aluminium is around 70. Doesn't matter how long the tubes are, it won't do jack.

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