[NJARC] Chrome chassis

[Joe blanks]

Hi Steve,

There are a few reasons why I would not use a copper chassis.
First would be cosmetic. It would look great all polished and everything,
but how often will I have to polish it to stop it from turning green like
the statue of liberty. Copper oxidizes pretty fast.
Secondly would be strength. Copper is a soft metal. A copper sheet/plate
bent into a chassis has the unfortunate ability to bend / warp under the
weight of a power transformer.
It is highly susceptible to dings, scratches, and marring. Slip once while
tightening a screw for the transformer and you'll wind up with a gouge that
won't be polished out.

Joe


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <StephenTetorka@cs.com>
To: <njarc@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2003 4:44 PM
Subject: [NJARC] Chrome chassis


> Hi all:
>
> Are there any electrical / functional reasons why I should not have a
chassis
> - made of copper plate -  get chrome plated ?
>
> Tnx,
> Steve
>
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