What Is DOM Tubing? (Also Called DOM Steel, DOM Tube, or DOM Pipe)
DOM tubing short for Drawn Over Mandrel is precision steel tubing made by cold drawing an electric resistance welded ERW tube through a die and over an internal mandrel The process isn’t a type of steel it’s a finishing method that tightens the tube’s OD ID and wall thickness tolerances smooths both…
Where to Buy DOM Tubing (And What to Check Before You Do)
DOM tubing is sold through three channel types national online metal distributors suppliers that specialize in off road racing fabrication tubing and local metal service centers Which one is right for you depends less on who’s cheapest and more on whether you’ve already locked down the right specification because getting that wrong…
Why Is DOM Tubing So Expensive, and Is It Actually Stronger Than Regular Tubing?
DOM tubing costs more than standard ERW electric resistance welded tubing because it’s ERW tubing plus an entire second manufacturing stage cold drawing through a die and over a mandrel with tooling lubrication and inspection all added on top of the original weld And yes it’s generally stronger than as welded tubing…
What Thickness or Size of DOM Tubing Do You Need? (Roll Cage OD/Wall/ID Guide)
Roll cage tubing is specified by outside diameter OD and wall thickness never by inside diameter directly Most builds land somewhere between 1 5 and 2 0 OD with a wall thickness of 0 083 0 120 and where exactly you land depends on vehicle weight and which sanctioning body’s rulebook you’re…