[R-390] Panels

[Barry]

A cool part of their software is it has built-in pricing.  Add or remove a feature (hole, etc.) and get a new price on the spot.  No need to wait for a quote.  Only part that's not included is shipping.

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barry" <n4buq at knology.net>
> To: "rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
> Cc: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:10:03 PM
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Panels
> 
> 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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