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Re: pic: 4587-Sheet Metal Chassis V.2

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Originally Posted by AdamHeard View Post
Eh? I don't agree with this statement.

Triangular pocketing is far more optimal (unless too much is taken out) than circular. If an equal amount of weight is removed the triangular pattern is stronger unless it's laid out awful.
I was under the impression that the smaller the radius, the higher the stress concentrations, like so: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4u...it?usp=sharing

I'll try doing the same thing with triangular cut outs though. Perhaps it also depends on how it is loaded.

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