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Thread: Can aluminum sheet be annealed?

  1. 09-06-2009, 11:01 PM #21
    PatMarlin
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    Patrick annealed his .011 AL and the stellar results can be found here:

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...t=51605&page=4
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  2. 09-06-2009, 11:05 PM #22
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    Absolutely no offense taken.-You know the dimensions and design of your product. Pardon my irrelevant opining.
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  3. 09-06-2009, 11:20 PM #23
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    Well- normally it would be a good opinion. I just wanted to make sure no one lapped theirs needlessly, then I would have to send them another one...
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  4. 09-07-2009, 12:02 PM #24
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    When I want to bend Aluminum, I always soften it first. Using an Oxyacetlyene torch, turn the O2 off and "smoke" the Aluminum. Then, either turn the O2 back on or if the sheet is real thin like soda can stock, use a Propane torch to heat it just enough to burn off the soot. Let it air cool.

    If you haven't melted it into a puddle, it will be as soft as it can get considering the alloy.
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