CNC Plasma Cutting Chassis

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CNC Plasma Cutting Chassis

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20-03-2013, 18:10

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Re: CNC Plasma Cutting Chassis

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo

With aluminum, beware the effects of heat on the material - aluminum expands as you torch it, and so when it cools everything gets a little smaller (and closer together...).

You can also strip it of its heat treat in the area surrounding the hole.

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