Thread: Aluminium Gears
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Re: Aluminium Gears

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Get some sponsors then, google, phonebook, etc... It doesn't have to be laser either, could be waterjet.
Waterjet is probably better for this application. Laser would require plate gears since all lasers are limited in the thickness of aluminum they cut (some more so than others) due to aluminum's reflective properties. Waterjet could cut the proper thickness material in one cut.

Chris, I wish I could help you out, but our metal shop has been unresponsive recently on account of new business and tied up equipment.