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==7005 Aluminum Stock== | ==7005 Aluminum Stock== | ||
− | This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube. | + | This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube. ASTM B221 Pertains to 7005(T53)(UNS A97005, #27)Aluminum in Bar Tube and Wire |
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+ | !ISO | ||
+ | !France NF | ||
+ | !USA ASTM | ||
+ | !German DIN | ||
+ | !UK BS | ||
+ | !Italy UNI | ||
+ | !Switzerland VSM | ||
+ | !Sweden IS | ||
+ | !Japan JIS | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ALZn4,5Mg1 | ||
+ | | 7020 | ||
+ | | (7005) | ||
+ | | AlZn4,5Mg1 3.4335 | ||
+ | | H17 7020 | ||
+ | | 7791 | ||
+ | | AlZn4,5Mg1 | ||
+ | | 4425 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
One source is [http://www.fairing.com/bicycle_frame_depot.asp?subcat=a76 Fairing], [http://www.fairing.com/2008_Catalog.pdf Full 2008 Catalog] | One source is [http://www.fairing.com/bicycle_frame_depot.asp?subcat=a76 Fairing], [http://www.fairing.com/2008_Catalog.pdf Full 2008 Catalog] | ||
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*[http://www.reynoldscycles.co.uk/aluminium7005.html Reynolds] | *[http://www.reynoldscycles.co.uk/aluminium7005.html Reynolds] | ||
*[http://www.columbustubi.com/pdf/Aluminum_tubes.pdf Columbus Aluminum] | *[http://www.columbustubi.com/pdf/Aluminum_tubes.pdf Columbus Aluminum] | ||
+ | *[http://www.dedacciai.com/ Dedacciai] | ||
+ | *[http://www.bringheli.com/dedacciaialum.html Dedacciai - Bringheli] | ||
+ | *[http://www.amsmetal.com.sg/products-aluminum.html Asia Metal Solutions] | ||
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+ | *[http://www.alcoa.com/mill_products/catalog/pdf/general_engineering_plates/en/7xxx_EN.pdf Alcoa 7020] | ||
+ | *[http://www.emjmetals.com/products/StockDetails.asp?pMatCode=036&pSuperFam=2T&pFamGrpCode=041&FamDesc=Seamless&MatDesc=Aluminum&SupDesc=Tube&pGrade=7005 EMJ 2" 7005] | ||
==Odd Parts== | ==Odd Parts== | ||
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==Fabrication Instructions== | ==Fabrication Instructions== | ||
[http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/fab_instr/fab_instructions-7005_6061.pdf Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061] | [http://www.eastonbike.com/downloadable_files_unprotected/fab_instr/fab_instructions-7005_6061.pdf Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061] | ||
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+ | ==Welding Practice== | ||
+ | *[http://www.millerwelds.com/education/articles/articles15.html Miller - JOINING ALUMINUM WITH GTAW] | ||
+ | *[http://www.millerwelds.com/pdf/gtawbook.pdf Miller's Guideline to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Handbook] | ||
==Welding Rod== | ==Welding Rod== | ||
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==Welded Up== | ==Welded Up== | ||
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==Paint== | ==Paint== |
Latest revision as of 03:27, 9 February 2008
This is going to be my first aluminum bike, so I have a few details to work out.
Contents
Geometry
Tubeset
Easton Ultra-Lite 7005 Taperwall MTB tubeset
- Down Tube - 429351
- Top Tube - 329375
- Seat Tube - 129338
- Chain Stay - S-Bend, 045715
- Seat Stay - 12° bend??, 529548
7005 Aluminum Stock
This tubing is widely available as special bicycle tubing, but is rare to find as bulk straight gauge tube. ASTM B221 Pertains to 7005(T53)(UNS A97005, #27)Aluminum in Bar Tube and Wire
ISO | France NF | USA ASTM | German DIN | UK BS | Italy UNI | Switzerland VSM | Sweden IS | Japan JIS |
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ALZn4,5Mg1 | 7020 | (7005) | AlZn4,5Mg1 3.4335 | H17 7020 | 7791 | AlZn4,5Mg1 | 4425 |
One source is Fairing, Full 2008 Catalog
- Reynolds 7005, Fairing
- Reynolds
- Columbus Aluminum
- Dedacciai
- Dedacciai - Bringheli
- Asia Metal Solutions
Odd Parts
Ahrens is selling some quality parts, the dropouts look very nice.
Head Tube and Headset
Custom Head tube
- Upper Stack - 8mm
- Lower Stack - 5.6mm
Fabrication Instructions
Easton Fabrication Instructions 7005 & 6061
Welding Practice
Welding Rod
"Use 5356, 5180 or 5183 fillers for welding 7005 frames.", Easton. "5356/5180/5183" Columbus
"Al Mg Si 05 (USA 6063) - CASTO MAG 45802" CeeWay.