19-01-2014, 00:21
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AKA: Nick Aarestad
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Re: pic: Finished side plates w/paint
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Originally Posted by WileyB-J
Good questions man.
The main reason for the usage of two different cutting mediums is simply due to the distribution of the machine allotment. Why nest out to just one machine when you can do it on two?
Not much difference in cut quality. The laser should have a +- tolerance of 0.007", and 0.003" for the AWJ.
The thinner 1/8" material theoretically will dissipate heat better, allowing the laser to be a more applicable operation; though the 3/16" shouldn't really have any issues either. The AWJ was just dormant at the time.
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Very nice. They definitely look like high quality parts-- can't wait to see the finished product!
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