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Post by george on May 8, 2023 16:38:58 GMT
I would like to expand one end of a copper pipe from 1\4 to 5 \16 is this possible and if so how? is there a tool to be able to do this please?
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Post by george on May 8, 2023 17:09:54 GMT
yep. just edited
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weary
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Post by weary on May 8, 2023 19:30:33 GMT
Yep, possible:
Anneal tube
Hammer in 'swaging tool' to required depth.
Depending on depth of widening and wall-thickness of tube it can be a slow job as you only want to use 'sufficient' force.
Here is pic of a (hammer) swaging tool to give you an idea of how to make one if you do not wish to purchase.
Lead-in is bore of existing tube, wider diameter is bore of widened pipe, machine gentle-ish transition between the two.
If you prefer to purchase tool then searching +++ copper pipe expanding tool +++ or +++ copper pipe swaging tool +++ will turn up results. Tools of varying degrees of sophistication available as they are commonly used in plumbing and air connections.
Regards,
Phil
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Post by george on May 10, 2023 16:32:08 GMT
found some on ebay, thanks for the suggestion,
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