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Re: How was this made? (Aluminum Heat Sink - Mystery Manufacturing Method)

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Originally Posted by Tom Ore View Post
Could it have been die cast?
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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