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Re: How was this made? (Aluminum Heat Sink - Mystery Manufacturing Method)
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Originally Posted by Tom Ore
Could it have been die cast?
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The aspect ratio on the fins is too big for it to be cast, though the texture on the surface is like that of some cast parts.
I have seen heat-sinks that are extruded (probably not this one), some have the fins bonded into the base. It is hard to tell from the pictures, can you try using a macro setting to get a clear picture of the fin root?
Edit: Raul beat me to it!
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