[R-390] Panels

[rbethman]

It is a thought.

I wonder how much it would ultimately cost.

Using their software would require getting up to speed on it too!

Bob - N0DGN

On 3/22/2013 2:54 PM, Barry wrote:
> They have plain anodized aluminum in 5mm thicknes.  It would still need to be painted and filled, but the panel would be new.
>
> Regards,
> Barry - N4BUQ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
>> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
>> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 1:43:08 PM
>> Subject: Re: [R-390] Panels
>>
>> Taking a digital caliper to a front panel I get 0.192" in thickness.
>> When converted to mm I get 4.32768mm.
>>
>> For all intents and purposes, 1/5" thick.
>>
>> The other consideration is that the front panel is indeed a
>> "structural"
>> element in the design.
>>
>> Too thin, and big problems would result.
>>
>> Bob - N0DGN
>>
>>
>> On 3/22/2013 2:28 PM, Barry wrote:
>>> I often thought of using these folks to make a batch of panels
>>> though I think the maximum thickness material they offer is not
>>> quite as thick as the originals:
>>>
>>> http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Barry - N4BUQ
>>>