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Re: McMaster Alum Perforated/Expanded Bellypan

In 2011 we used 9232T191. Most electronic parts can be held down with zip ties (speed controllers, digital side car, wires, etc). The .1875" hole diameter it allows for a #8 to pass through with lots of room, #10 with a very tight fit, and 1/4" if you drill out the hole. I think we even tapped it with a 1/4-20 but you get like 1 thread. Also 3/16" pop rivets work great to attach it to you chassis or to use the material as a gusset.

The only down side to the material is that once you cut it the edges are really sharp because of all the holes. Also I would not recommend that you try to make a lot of bends in it because it will eventually fatigue and break.

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