I know the difference in pipe vs tube comes to point of measurement and its intended use case.
Pipe = ID measurements for material transfer and tolerances are not super precise.
Tube = OD measurement for structural purposes, tolerances are tighter.
I'm planning to purchase some round tube/pipe to play with and make some stuff. Since i'm going to be turning things down to the actual dimensions I want, my question comes down to the following.
If the material is the same (Aluminum 6061) between the tubing and pipe is there actually any structural or strength differences between the two assuming they have the same wall thickness?
I ask because in general pipe is 25-40% cheaper than tubing.
Pipe = ID measurements for material transfer and tolerances are not super precise.
Tube = OD measurement for structural purposes, tolerances are tighter.
I'm planning to purchase some round tube/pipe to play with and make some stuff. Since i'm going to be turning things down to the actual dimensions I want, my question comes down to the following.
If the material is the same (Aluminum 6061) between the tubing and pipe is there actually any structural or strength differences between the two assuming they have the same wall thickness?
I ask because in general pipe is 25-40% cheaper than tubing.