All-Clad
Roll Bonded Composite Metals – Current Uses and Prospective Applications for Heat Exchangers
John Milnthorp – Plant Manager, Clad Metals Division of All-Clad Metalcrafters
- Introduction to Clad Metals and All-Clad Metalcrafters
- Historical development of stainless / aluminum coil bonding in the Pittsburgh area
- Roll Bonding Methods – Coil Bonding and Sheet Bonding
- Typical composite make up & applications
- Development of stainless steel and carbon steel composites for heat exchanger side tubes
- Inter-metallic thermal exposure issues
- Typical burst pressure ratings for composite metals versus aluminum
- Custom development programs
