You contact a tubing supplier expecting to request a quote, but quickly find yourself answering questions about alloys, tempers, specifications, dimensions, and finishes. Providing the right information is critical—but knowing exactly what you need isn’t always easy.
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Most tubing mistakes occur before a quote is ever requested. This guide walks you through the top 10 things to know when ordering stainless steel tubing:
- Which alloy? The wrong alloy choice can lead to corrosion failures
- Which temper or hardness? Incorrect temper can create forming problems
- Welded, welded and drawn, or seamless?
- What specifications do you need to meet?
- What cross-sectional dimensions?
- How long?
- What surface finish?
- Straightness
- Do you need ovality, concentricity or eccentricity?
- Required level of cleanliness?
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