[R-390] Panels

[Barry]

The software is very easy and, as I recall, it will do just about everything needed (threaded holes, rectangles, reverse counterbores, etc.).  I've created several designs (although never had any of them manufactured).  Using the available mechanical drawing, it wouldn't take too long to put the design together.

Price goes down as quantity goes up.  I'd guess 1.5 to 2 C-Notes for a one-off.

It's a shame they don't offer thicker panels in colors.  That would look great.

Regards,
Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 1:58:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Panels
> 
> 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
> >>>
> 
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