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Re: Gussets

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Originally Posted by hzheng_449 View Post
Whenever my team has to make custom gussets, we use .1" thick 6061 T6 sheet Aluminium which we cut using a bandsaw.

We then take the paper, center punch the hole centers, and then drill out the holes then cut the plate to the proper size.

So if a COTS gusset is available, we just splurge and buy them.
What sort of Bandsaw/Blade do you use and what speed do you run it at? Sorry but I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "center punch the hole centres" - if you could tell me that'd be great!

Also, other than the VEX Gussets, do you have links to any more COTS gussets? Thanks!
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