Most Commonly Used Aluminum Extrusion Profiles

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Most Commonly Used Aluminum Extrusion Profiles

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18-07-2014, 15:51

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Re: Most Commonly Used Aluminum Extrusion Profiles

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill

Last year, we used 1x1x.125 square tubing, 1x2x.125 rectangle tubing 1x1x.125 angle. Previously, we've used small amounts of 1x1 80-20, but it's SO heavy.

Actually, contrary to popular belief a section of 1x1 80-20 is slightly LIGHTER than the same legenth of 1x1x.125 square tubing. If you really want to save weight use thinner wall square tube.

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