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  1. 04.30.13, 4:15 PM #1
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    Making some new water tubes can't remember what alloy to use 6061 5052 ? Thanks
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimj11 View Post
    Making some new water tubes can't remember what alloy to use 6061 5052 ? Thanks
    Either will do fine, but 5052 is the strongest aluminum alloy in the dead-soft condition, which is what you will end up with near any welds.
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    I thought the 60 series had more abrasion resistance, but could be wrong.
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    found my Carroll Smith says 300 series Thanks All
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