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Using Metal Tubing Within Design

The circle, in all its forms, is structurally the strongest shape you can have. What makes the circle so strong is that pressure that is applied anywhere on the outside of the circle is immediately spread around the entire circle.

Metal tubing is usually the first solution when there is a need to construct something lightweight and inexpensive. The fabrication usually consists of modifying the tube at the ends in order to connect with other parts of the design.

The most common use of metal tubes is as a structural element due to how lightweight and durable it is.

When it comes to the design process, the materials usually considered are aluminium, stainless steel and titanium. For medical equipment, stainless steel is typically used for its ease of cleaning. Aeronautical engineers will usually consider aluminium due its weight advantages. When extreme hardness is needed, titanium is the best choice.

The strength of the tubing can indeed vary due to its purpose, and engineers must take this into consideration. There are many factors to consider, such as the tubing material, the diameter of the tube, and the wall thickness. A thick wall is generally not needed as a lot of the strength comes from the spherical shape of the tube.

Despite its lightweight properties and cost effectiveness, the same high quality finishes can be used on metal tubing. As well as this, laser etching can be used accurately, despite the curved surface.

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