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pressure cylinders -- manufactured how?
A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. -- A host is a host from coast to & no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433 |
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pressure cylinders -- manufactured how?
"David Lesher" wrote in message ... A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. There was just a thread on that. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=qA...eature=related |
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David Lesher wrote: A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. Search around in YouTube a little... I just saw some videos of SCUBA and other tanks being fabricated a couple of weeks ago. Erik |
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"Tom Gardner" writes:
"David Lesher" wrote in message ... A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. There was just a thread on that. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=qA...eature=related Thanks. "SCUBA" was the noun to use.... -- A host is a host from coast to & no one will talk to a host that's close........[v].(301) 56-LINUX Unless the host (that isn't close).........................pob 1433 is busy, hung or dead....................................20915-1433 |
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pressure cylinders -- manufactured how?
On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:28:07 +0000 (UTC), David Lesher
wrote: A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. Nope, one piece extrusions, or spun pipe. Google on "Worthington" |
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pressure cylinders -- manufactured how?
On 2008-09-21, David Lesher wrote:
"Tom Gardner" writes: "David Lesher" wrote in message ... A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. There was just a thread on that. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=qA...eature=related What a great video. I wish thyat I could see that operation in person. i Thanks. "SCUBA" was the noun to use.... -- Due to extreme spam originating from Google Groups, and their inattention to spammers, I and many others block all articles originating from Google Groups. If you want your postings to be seen by more readers you will need to find a different means of posting on Usenet. http://improve-usenet.org/ |
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On Sep 21, 1:15 am, Ignoramus7553
wrote: On 2008-09-21, David Lesher wrote: "Tom Gardner" writes: "David Lesher" wrote in message ... A slight OT query.... How are pressure cylinders such as SCUBA tanks and "K Bottles" manufactured? Some are aluminum, others steel. I'd assumed they're cast in one piece, but I don't know for sure, and someone asked me.. There was just a thread on that. http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=qA...eature=related What a great video. I wish thyat I could see that operation in person. i Thanks. "SCUBA" was the noun to use.... -- Due to extreme spam originating from Google Groups, and their inattention to spammers, I and many others block all articles originating from Google Groups. If you want your postings to be seen by more readers you will need to find a different means of posting on Usenet. http://improve-usenet.org/ It is a fascinating process. The aluminum tank being extruded from a thick blank... This process is called backward extrusion because the metal is forced to flow backwards over the mandrel (or punch). Tooth paste tubes of old were made in this fashion; it is pretty old technology. The steel tank manufacturing is also a sight to behold. In this case the tank is drawn from a round disk of steel which I would guess is about 3/8" thick. Also a marvellous process. Wolfgang |
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