Judson A. Smith Company :: Tube Fabrication

> Reducing/Expanding
> Bending
> Rolled Groove
> Beading
> Flaring
> Notching
> Lancing

> Laser Cutting
> Laser Welding

> CNC Milling
> CNC Turning & Screw Machining
> Wire EDM
> Laser Marking

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.

FEATURE LIMITS TOL. (IN.)

Location 2 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 burrs 0 -.002" (max.) ---