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Re: Dog Shifting Gearbox Feedback
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Originally Posted by SerpentEagle
As Adam said, 5052 is actually slightly stiffer than 6061-T6. You would also need a laser cutter to make the plates with 5052 as it cant effectively be machined with a mill.
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I wouldn't say "can't." It doesn't machine as nicely as 6061, but it can certaintly be done effectively with care and the correct tools. We regulary perform secondary milling operations on 5052 bent parts with our mill.
Either way, unlightened, unbent plates as thin as .090 are definitely workable for gearboxes.
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