| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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| Sch3mat1c |
I could cast something like that +/- 1/8"...
Tim |
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| 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 |
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| Peter Daniel |
| You might look for Metal Supermarkets, as they have locations everywhere. |
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| markp |
| I use IMS, Industrial Metal Supply. They have it all in almost any metal and prices are good too. |
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| 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. |
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