Notching

Notches in the tube wall may allow internal components to be viewed directly for positioning or assembly operations.

If the notch width exceeds I.D. minus 4 x wall thickness, the notching tool action must be tangential, rather than radial, to keep distortion of the tube to a minimum.

In parts under 2" in length, Notching can be combined with tube cutting, for cost savings.

FEATURELIMITSTOL. (IN.)
Location2 x wall (min.)± .003
Notch length (min.)2 x wall or .010" (min.)± .001
Notch width (min.)2 x wall or .015" (min.)± .002
Notch burrs0 -.002" (max.)---