Source for aluminum for chassis?

[batee]

I'm looking for a source or sources of aluminum for building some Aleph X chassis. I'm looking for some 1/2" - 3/4" bar stock, some ventilated sheet for top/bottom.

Probably going to do the frontpanelexpress.com thing for a clean front and back plate. My heatsink will be the sides.

Does anyone have a source (US / Midwest preferred for minimal shipping) for this sort of material?

Thank you,

Bryan

 

[Jean]

I have used www.onlinemetals.com , they have a good selection

 

[SmarmyDog]

I usually start with McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com). You'll find it in the Raw Materials and Springs section -- the last section on their home page. Just click on the word "metals" in the list.

They’re a bit spendy but usually have what I need in stock.

-Casey Walsh

 

[cowanrg]

i like ebay. there are a few people on there that even sell it by the pound, or by the square foot for a cheap price, and will but to size too. just look under the category: business and industrial > metalworking > materials

(i think thats it...)

 

[Sch3mat1c]

I could cast something like that +/- 1/8"...

Tim

 

[kec]

Have you checked for a metal dealer in your area? They usually will have a remnant area and will sell various pieces by the pound. I have done this at one of my local delaers and can really get aluminum cheap. I've also had good experiences with onlinemetals.com.

Good luck!
Ken

 

[Peter Daniel]

You might look for Metal Supermarkets, as they have locations everywhere.

 

[markp]

I use IMS, Industrial Metal Supply. They have it all in almost any metal and prices are good too.

 

[purplepeople]

Check the local surplus... they often have the same stuff for much less. You can often find other stuff like enclosures with interior scratches, etc.

ensen.