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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:53 am Post subject: Metals

To Group,

 If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.

 Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6. 

 Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30

                                        6063T52 is 17

  

 Bobefx

  

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randy(at)rjhebertassoc.co
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: Metals

Bob

 That is what I am saying

  

 You missed my point.

  

 Comparing them as 6061-T6 They are the same  strength

  

 IF they have different Yield Strengths they will be  different.

  

 IF They are both 6061-T6 they will have the same  "Strength"regardless of the geometry.

  

  

 DO NOT ARCHIVE

  

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:52 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  To Group,

 If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find  just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.

 Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural  Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square  corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6. 

 Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30

                                         6063T52 is 17

  

 Bobefx

  

 do not archive



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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:36 am Post subject: Metals

Randall,

  

 They are not both 6061T6. See my post on metals.  

  

 Even if they were both 6061T6 the web of the structural makes it stronger. Yes 6160T6 properties are the same except when extruded into shapes. The thicker part is 

  

 stronger then the thinner. An inside radius that is thicker and stronger (more mass) than the square corner. Like I said take a 2' length of each, put them in a vice and twist 

  

 them. Shear would be the same.

  

 I would not stake my life on architectural.

  

 Bobefx

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dan(at)hillsgun.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:46 am Post subject: Metals

I just got off the phone with Zenith, they are suppling .093 angle which has a square inside corners and told me that the .125 angle which also has square a square inside corner, which I am using will be more than adequate. They also said that the angle with the radius is slightly stronger, but it is obviously not necessary since they supply the square cornered stock. The material I have is 6061 T6 so while online metals may not carry it with the square corner it is available from other sources. Dan,  

   

 701 scratch builder  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:52 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Metals  

  

       

To Group,  

    

If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.  

    

Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6.   

    

Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30  

    

                                       6063T52 is 17  

    

   

    

Bobefx  

    

   

    

do not archive  

  

  

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randy(at)rjhebertassoc.co
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:01 am Post subject: Metals

Bob

 It is a moot point, I agree I would  not use Architectural

  

 I also agree that the thinner web is not as strong, but the radius  is not what makes it stronger, it is the different yield strength that does. as  you pointed out the T52 is about half as strong as T6

  

 I believe we are saying the same thing. Don't use the  Architectural !!!,   but not for the reason you give, for the reason I  give.  i.e. metal strength not geometry.

  

 I really like this list because we all have something to  share.  I didn't realize that the square ends were architectural.  I  would not have bought them anyway because they are NOT  6061-T6.

  

 My local supplier has the rounded corners (these are classic  "angles" as I refer to them)  but the only reason I bought them is because  they were T6.

  

 Happy building.  What is your amount of progress?  I am  about 95% with the right wing and have all tails section  done.

  

 DO NOT Archive

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:36 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  Randall,

  

 They  are not both 6061T6. See my post on metals.  

  

 Even  if they were both 6061T6 the web of the structural makes it stronger. Yes 6160T6  properties are the same except when extruded into shapes. The thicker part is  

  

 stronger  then the thinner. An inside radius that is thicker and stronger (more mass)  than the square corner. Like I said take a 2' length of each, put them in a vice  and twist 

  

 them.  Shear would be the same.

  

 I  would not stake my life on architectural.

  

 Bobefx

 -----  Original Message ----

From: Randall J. Hebert  <randy(at)rjhebertassoc.com>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent:  Monday, June 23, 2008 8:00:46 AM

Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List:  Metals



 Bob

 That is what I am saying

  

 You missed my point.

  

 Comparing them as 6061-T6 They are the same  strength

  

 IF they have different Yield Strengths they will be  different.

  

 IF They are both 6061-T6 they will have the same  "Strength"regardless of the geometry.

  

  

 DO NOT ARCHIVE

  

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:52 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  To Group,

 If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to  know about metal properties for the novice.

 Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural  Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square  corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6. 

 Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30

                                         6063T52 is 17

  

 Bobefx

  

 do not archive



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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: Metals

Dan,

  

 Thanks, I have never looked for 6061T6 in architectural and none of my present suppliers or ones I have called carry it. We have also stayed away from it per our engineers due to strength issues. That is a motion pix issue not an aircraft issue. I can't find it in any of my catalogs either. Back to the Internet. 

 In case I need 6061t6 square angle for my 701, where did you get yours? I do not have the kit in hand yet. Some time in July.

 Bobefx

 do not archive

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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:31 am Post subject: Metals

Randall,

  

 Dan just pointed out that the angle he has is square corner and 60601t6.  See his post.

  

 Yes I like the exchange we have on this list and I learn something new all the time.

  

 My 601 is 80% and my 701 is not here yet. I will pick it up in July. A project that just has one wing done. 

  

 Bobefx 

  

 do not archive

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randy(at)rjhebertassoc.co
Guest

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:43 am Post subject: Metals

Great

  

 Generally we engineers ignore the fillets when we calculate the  section properties (geometry) of the angles because it gives a slightly  conservative result.

  

 So in fact You, Dan and Zenith are correct They are slightly  stronger.  I just don't see it as enough to worry  about.

  

 I read somewhere on this list that the .093 that Zenith provides  is a special run for them.  Since I am scratch building I haven't seen  their spar so I can't comment on it's shape.  I am using 0.125 with the  fillets.

  

 Do Not Archive

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 11:28 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  Randall,

  

 Dan  just pointed out that the angle he has is square corner and 60601t6.  See  his post.

  

 Yes  I like the exchange we have on this list and I learn something new all the  time.

  

 My  601 is 80% and my 701 is not here yet. I will pick it up in July. A project that  just has one wing done. 

  

 Bobefx  

  

 do  not archive

 -----  Original Message ----

From: Randall J. Hebert  <randy(at)rjhebertassoc.com>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent:  Monday, June 23, 2008 8:55:09 AM

Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List:  Metals



 Bob

 It is a moot point, I agree I would  not use Architectural

  

 I also agree that the thinner web is not as strong, but the radius  is not what makes it stronger, it is the different yield strength that does. as  you pointed out the T52 is about half as strong as T6

  

 I believe we are saying the same thing. Don't use the  Architectural !!!,   but not for the reason you give, for the reason I  give.  i.e. metal strength not geometry.

  

 I really like this list because we all have something to  share.  I didn't realize that the square ends were architectural.  I  would not have bought them anyway because they are NOT  6061-T6.

  

 My local supplier has the rounded corners (these are classic  "angles" as I refer to them)  but the only reason I bought them is because  they were T6.

  

 Happy building.  What is your amount of progress?  I am  about 95% with the right wing and have all tails section  done.

  

 DO NOT Archive

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:36 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  Randall,

  

 They  are not both 6061T6. See my post on metals.  

  

 Even  if they were both 6061T6 the web of the structural makes it stronger. Yes 6160T6  properties are the same except when extruded into shapes. The thicker part is  

  

 stronger  then the thinner. An inside radius that is thicker and stronger (more mass)  than the square corner. Like I said take a 2' length of each, put them in a vice  and twist 

  

 them.  Shear would be the same.

  

 I  would not stake my life on architectural.

  

 Bobefx

 -----  Original Message ----

From: Randall J. Hebert  <randy(at)rjhebertassoc.com>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent:  Monday, June 23, 2008 8:00:46 AM

Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List:  Metals



 Bob

 That is what I am saying

  

 You missed my point.

  

 Comparing them as 6061-T6 They are the same  strength

  

 IF they have different Yield Strengths they will be  different.

  

 IF They are both 6061-T6 they will have the same  "Strength"regardless of the geometry.

  

  

 DO NOT ARCHIVE

  

  

  

  

 Randall J  Hebert

  

 Randall J Hebert  & Associates, Inc

 Consulting Civil / Structural  Engineers

 Lafayette, Louisiana

 PH  337-261-1976      -      FX 337-261-1977

  



   From:  owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob  Sturgis

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:52 AM

To:  zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Zenith701801-List:  Metals

 

  To Group,

 If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all  you need to know about metal properties for the novice.

 Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural  Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square  corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6. 

 Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30

                                         6063T52 is 17

  

 Bobefx

  

 do not archive



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dan(at)hillsgun.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:54 am Post subject: Metals

Hi: I actually found mine here in Yakima at a local supplier, Pacific Steel. They had it in stock which surprised me. It was just under $1.00 a foot in 25 foot lengths including tax. I had them price some sheet stock as well and they were not able to get anything less than .032 which is the thickest I had them price, but they were competitive on that. Dan  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:17 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Metals  

  

       

Dan,  

    

   

    

Thanks, I have never looked for 6061T6 in architectural and none of my present suppliers or ones I have called carry it. We have also stayed away from it per our engineers due to strength issues. That is a motion pix issue not an aircraft issue. I can't find it in any of my catalogs either. Back to the Internet.   

    

In case I need 6061t6 square angle for my 701, where did you get yours? I do not have the kit in hand yet. Some time in July.  

    

Bobefx  

    

do not archive  

    

----- Original Message ----

 From: Dan <dan(at)hillsgun.com>

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:46:24 AM

 Subject: RE: Metals    

I just got off the phone with Zenith, they are suppling .093 angle which has a square inside corners and told me that the .125 angle which also has square a square inside corner, which I am using will be more than adequate. They also said that the angle with the radius is slightly stronger, but it is obviously not necessary since they supply the square cornered stock. The material I have is 6061 T6 so while online metals may not carry it with the square corner it is available from other sources. Dan,  

   

 701 scratch builder  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:52 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Metals  

  

       

To Group,  

    

If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.  

    

Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6.   

    

Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30  

    

                                       6063T52 is 17  

    

   

    

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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:47 am Post subject: Metals

Dan,

  

 Wow that is the best price I have seen in a long time. Aluminum is going though the roof at this time. I buy it about once a month and the price goes up each month since the first of the year. But this is Los Angeles. We seem to pay more for everything.

  

 It sounds like Pacific has stuff for the aircraft industry. I called a supplier here and he told me that if I wanted 6161t6 square angel I should find a supplier to the large aircraft builders. I did, will not sell to me, I can't buy in large enough quantity. And they are back ordered to Boeing for the next 6 mo. Looking for .025 sheet and some other material. There price was about 2/3 or less of the other suppliers I called.

  

 If I go to Washington I am told I can find a scrap yard that deals in Boeing left overs and scrap. Do you know if that is true?

  

 Bobefx

  

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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:03 am Post subject: Metals

Architectural vs Structural webbing aside, OnlineMetals is a great source.



They are only a few miles from me, so I just call ahead and then pickup what is needed. 

DO NOT ARCHIVE!



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On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 7:52 AM, Bob Sturgis <bobefx(at)yahoo.com (bobefx(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:

[quote] To Group,

 If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.

 Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6. 

 Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30

                                        6063T52 is 17

  

 Bobefx

  

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dan(at)hillsgun.com
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:15 am Post subject: Metals

Don’t feel alone, our steel(and aluminum) prices are rocketing here as well so I was very pleased with the price. They have been here for quite some time, but this is the first time I have purchased from them as they only deal in full lengths.  

We have a steel supply that I normally used which was convenient and I could purchase drops relatively cheaply, but with prices the way they are now they raised there prices so high that it looks like it is more economical to purchase full lengths from pacific and leave them set in my rack until I need it. Boeing used to have a surplus store in Kent that was a candy store for me. You could usually find lots of neat stuff whether you needed it or not and usually at a good price. They closed it the beginning of this year and are selling it online at auction. You used to be able to go thru a bin of whatever (drill bits, reamers, ect) and pick out what you want and paid for it by the pound, now you go to there auction site and bid on  some outrageous amount of an item like 200 pounds of drill bits mostly #40. The good old days of Boeing surplus are gone. Dan  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 10:47 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Metals  

  

       

Dan,  

    

   

    

Wow that is the best price I have seen in a long time. Aluminum is going though the roof at this time. I buy it about once a month and the price goes up each month since the first of the year. But this is Los Angeles. We seem to pay more for everything.  

    

   

    

It sounds like Pacific has stuff for the aircraft industry. I called a supplier here and he told me that if I wanted 6161t6 square angel I should find a supplier to the large aircraft builders. I did, will not sell to me, I can't buy in large enough quantity. And they are back ordered to Boeing for the next 6 mo. Looking for .025 sheet and some other material. There price was about 2/3 or less of the other suppliers I called.  

    

   

    

If I go to Washington I am told I can find a scrap yard that deals in Boeing left overs and scrap. Do you know if that is true?  

    

   

    

Bobefx  

    

   

    

do not archive  

    

----- Original Message ----

 From: Dan <dan(at)hillsgun.com>

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:53:50 AM

 Subject: RE: Metals    

Hi: I actually found mine here in Yakima at a local supplier, Pacific Steel. They had it in stock which surprised me. It was just under $1.00 a foot in 25 foot lengths including tax. I had them price some sheet stock as well and they were not able to get anything less than .032 which is the thickest I had them price, but they were competitive on that. Dan  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:17 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Metals  

  

       

Dan,  

    

   

    

Thanks, I have never looked for 6061T6 in architectural and none of my present suppliers or ones I have called carry it. We have also stayed away from it per our engineers due to strength issues. That is a motion pix issue not an aircraft issue. I can't find it in any of my catalogs either. Back to the Internet.   

    

In case I need 6061t6 square angle for my 701, where did you get yours? I do not have the kit in hand yet. Some time in July.  

    

Bobefx  

    

do not archive  

    

----- Original Message ----

 From: Dan < dan(at)hillsgun.com >

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:46:24 AM

 Subject: RE: Metals    

I just got off the phone with Zenith, they are suppling .093 angle which has a square inside corners and told me that the .125 angle which also has square a square inside corner, which I am using will be more than adequate. They also said that the angle with the radius is slightly stronger, but it is obviously not necessary since they supply the square cornered stock. The material I have is 6061 T6 so while online metals may not carry it with the square corner it is available from other sources. Dan,  

   

 701 scratch builder  

         

  

From: owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis

 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:52 AM

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Metals  

  

       

To Group,  

    

If you need fast info on metals go to onlinemetals.com and you can find just about all you need to know about metal properties for the novice.  

    

Extruded Aluminum Angle 6061T6 (structural) and Extruded Architectural Aluminum Angle 6063T52 are both covered. Notice that Architectural or square corner aluminum angle is not 6061T6.   

    

Ultimate shear strength     6061T6 is 30  

    

                                       6063T52 is 17  

    

   

    

Bobefx  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

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