Hi,
I have a materials question. I am designing a jig and it requires the use of rod, either aluminum or steel- anywhere from 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch dia.
I had some initial prototype work done and found that 1/4 inch diameter, 8 inch long 6061 aluminum rod bends rather easily, which I do not want. I was wondering if I used either 1/4 inch or 3/8" diameter 7075 aluminum, would this be strong enough so that it would be very difficult to bend?
I would like to keep the weight light however if I need to go to steel I can, wondered if Aluminum would be wrong choice for my application.