thinking of starting mocking up my first scratch build case. What kind of aluminum should i use? i was thinking 1mm (.04in) but I don't know what grade i want, 5052 sounds right ish? but i don't really know
thinking of starting mocking up my first scratch build case. What kind of aluminum should i use? i was thinking 1mm (.04in) but I don't know what grade i want, 5052 sounds right ish? but i don't really know
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Depends on what your specific plans are. You could proboly get away with a 3003 unless you are planning on an anodized finish in which case you could go 5005 or 5052. The only real drawback on the 5052 is its not particualarly ductile and can crack on bends if your not careful.
I would guess that Lian Li uses something similar to 5052 due to the microfracturing you see in their bends if you look closely. As long as as you are not having to redo bends 5052 should do pretty decent in most cases.
Little late, but I agree with Goat. 3003 is a good choice. 6061 is also a good choice, and has better all around workability. Most anodizers are also very good at matching parts that are 6061.
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Current Projects
-1979 Jeep DJ5 "Mail Jeep"
-1981 Chevrolet K10