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2024 t3 bend it how ?

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David Martin

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Jun 6, 2003
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S.W. Fl.
I'm trying to bend aluminum (2024 t3) like the prints call for and keep breaking or cracking the tubes! the easiest one i have tried is just flattenig tha last inch of tube for drilling a bolt hole but the edges keep cracking. the tube is ony 1/2 inch, I also need to bend a piece at the end appox. 35 to 40 degrees but they kep breaking at the bend? anyone know how I can bend this stuff without breaking or cracking it?? I have tried a heat gun,(not hot enough), and a torch( that was neet as the al. went from stiff to foil in a split secnd),
 
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