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Re: Pocketing Gearbox Sideplates
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Our previous gearboxes have worked just fine with 1/8" of material around bolt/motor holes, with 3/16" thick material connecting them. This is with 1/4" thick plates. Check them out in the cad link in my sig.
It's funny that you mention this, since your sideplates are already currently open in my SolidWorks. I will use this advice on our current gearbox.

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Re: Pocketing Gearbox Sideplates
Thank you all for your hasty responses. I am going to bring this discussion up to our technical mentor, and see what he has to say.

And of course, I'd rather be safe than sorry!
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