Thread: CNC Plasma Cutting Chassis
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Re: CNC Plasma Cutting Chassis
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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
With aluminum, beware the effects of heat on the material - aluminum expands as you torch it, and so when it cools everything gets a little smaller (and closer together...).
You can also strip it of its heat treat in the area surrounding the hole.
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