Flash Removal
The electric resistance welding process extrudes a small amount of metal (weld flash) on both the inside (I.D) and outside (O.D) of the tube during the manufacturing process. The outside flash is always removed from the O.D of the tube with a cutting tool keeping the outside surface smooth and uniform.
Independence Tube also has the ability to remove the inside flash when needed for telescoping applications, or when a mandrel is inserted in the I.D. for punching, drilling or bending.
Independence Tube can flash remove the sizes below:
Flash removal by Division
| Chicago | Marseilles | Decatur | |
| Squares | 2" SQ through 6" SQ | 5" SQ through 10" SQ | 6" SQ through 12" SQ |
| Rectangles | 2½" x 1½" through 8" x 4" | 6" x 4" through 12" x 8" | 7" x 5" through 16" x 8" |
| Rounds | 4.000", 5.000", 5.500", 5.563", 6.000", 6.625" OD |
8.625" OD - 12.750" OD | 8.625" OD - 14" OD |
- Enables close tolerances for telescoping applications
- Easier fit for mandrels when punching drilling or bending
There is an additional cost for flash removal process and minimum quantities are needed for set-up. Contact your Independence Tube Sales Representative for details.
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