Technical Data, Formulas & Specifications by Mercer Metals
Hardness Conversion Table for Carbon & Alloy Steel
This useful tool, provided by Mercer Metals, uses Rockwell Hardness Numbers to determine tensile strength.
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How to Calculate Rough Tube Sizes
Calculate rough tube sizes for finished machined part dimensions up to 8" and higher (ID and OD included).
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Recommended Cleanup or Machining Allowances
Recommended cleanup or machining allowances for hot rolled and cold drawn steel tubing.
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Camber Allowance
Outside and inside diameter camber allowances chart for materials 6" to 48" in length.
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How to Calculate Weight Per Foot
Calculate weight per foot for steel, aluminum, copper and brass tubing (rectangular, square & round).
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Barlows Formula
Barlows Formula - Theoretical bursting pressure for tubes.
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Specifications for Aluminum Products
A complete list of specifications for aluminum products.
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Specifications for Stainless Steel Tubing
A complete list of specifications for stainless steel tubing
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Specifications for Alloy Tubing
A complete list of specifications for alloy tubing.
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Special Services
Fabrication
Mercer Metals specializing in the following fabrication services: Laser Cutting, Laser Tube Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Waterjet Cutting, Forming & Welding. To learn more about how Mercer Metals can provide the right fabrication services for your next big job, contact a Mercer Metals representative today.
Machining
In addition to the fabrication services provided by Mercer Metals, the following machining services are available: Multi-Axis CNC Milling & Turning, Grinding, Gun Drilling, Boring, Straightening, Honing, of Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Alloys, Bronze, Titanium, Inconel & More. Visit the Special Services page for more information.
Manufacturing
Mercer Metals assists in manufacturing and production services by facilitating the following: Design Build Manufacturing, CAD Design, Production Drawings With 3D Modeling, Customer Prototype & Product Development, Reverse Engineering, Product Assembly, and much more. Find out how Mercer Metals can help with your manufacturing needs.
More Special Services...
In addition to all of the products and special services offered by Mercer Metals the following services are available upon request: Heat Treating, Laboratory Testing, Calculated Machine Sizes, Painting, Sourcing For Additional Products, Kitting, Powder Coating, Metal Finishing & More.
Technical Data & Specs
Formulas and calculative tools are useful for determining materials for any job. Mercer Metals has compiled some essential tables and charts that should assist with any technical inquiry. The following tools are available now: Hardness Conversion Table for Carbon & Alloy Steel, How to Calculate Rough Tube Sizes, Recommended Clean Up for Machining Allowances, Chamber Allowances, How to calculate Weight Per Foot, Barlows Formula, Specifications for Aluminum Products, Specifications for Stainless Steel Tubing, and Specifications for Alloy Tubing. Visit the Technical Data page for more detailed information.



















