Quote:
Originally Posted by Knufire
Yeah, I found plenty of examples of bent 1/8" gearbox plates but we don't have access to a decent brake.
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelBick
There is a strength gain just by using 6061 alloy over the 5052 alloy, which is usually used in sheet metal fabrication for its ease of bending.
|
^This
On second thought, It would probably be much better to just use 6061-T6 plates in place of bent 5052 as it provides greater rigidity in comparison as Michael stated. Just don't use any pockets.