6061-T6 Suppliers in UK?
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6061-T6 Suppliers in UK?
Hello All,
Where are you builders obtaining your .025" 6061-T6 in UK?
I bought my original alloy for my plans build from Aircraft Spruce some years ago. However I've run out of .025" with just a 4' x 2' piece required to finish. Seems daft to fly one half way around the world if I can source a piece nearer to home. Does anyone know of a supplier in the Midlands? Or does anyone have some spare for sale?, I need 2 x 2' x 2' pieces of 6061-T6 .025" thickness.
Many thanks, Andrew. (Plans building a Ch701).
Where are you builders obtaining your .025" 6061-T6 in UK?
I bought my original alloy for my plans build from Aircraft Spruce some years ago. However I've run out of .025" with just a 4' x 2' piece required to finish. Seems daft to fly one half way around the world if I can source a piece nearer to home. Does anyone know of a supplier in the Midlands? Or does anyone have some spare for sale?, I need 2 x 2' x 2' pieces of 6061-T6 .025" thickness.
Many thanks, Andrew. (Plans building a Ch701).
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TW metals of Southampton have proved to be the cheapest in my searches. A full sheet of what you want would be around ?50 if they can tag it on to another import. Whether they'd have a small piece kicking around though? May be worth a try?
I don't have the number on me, but I've got it from directory services before.
Ivan
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Ivan
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Source of 6061-T6
Have you tried PFA Metals? I have used them and they seem to be efficient (they also give a bit of discount to PFA members - I don't know if that extends to LAA-LAAs)
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Information given on another forum indicates that there are a few questions I need to ask any supplier of aviation grade materials (i.e. 6061T6).
What paper work do I need to request from the suppliers to provide an audit to LAA engineering satisfaction?
Do I need to be sure that the supplier is au-fait with aviation procedures and standards. In particular regarding transit damage?
Cheers
Ian Melville
What paper work do I need to request from the suppliers to provide an audit to LAA engineering satisfaction?
Do I need to be sure that the supplier is au-fait with aviation procedures and standards. In particular regarding transit damage?
Cheers
Ian Melville