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Re: 7075 sheet metal

It's hard to form (bend, punch, etc.) and apparently hard to machine (although personally I haven't experienced problems there, as it is still aluminum) but it is very strong. Drilling and riveting/bolting is the best attachment method, and to cut it I use a bandsaw or chopsaw.
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