I'm looking to make an Aluminium handrail to go on the back of a water tanker (1 inch OD tube),but have no idea what grade ally would be best to use. I want it to be strong but also have some bends to form (I'm guessing either 4xxx or 5xxx series?). Also having not worked much with ally, would the tube bend to 90 degrees alright in a hydraulic pipe bender without crushing or deforming, or is there a better way to do it?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!