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07-07-2014, 09:59 PM

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Re: pic: 4587-Sheet Metal Chassis V.2

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Originally Posted by Greg Woelki

It is probably still strong enough, but taking out the same amount of material that way instead of with circles makes it significantly weaker.

Eh? I don't agree with this statement.

Triangular pocketing is far more optimal (unless too much is taken out) than circular. If an equal amount of weight is removed the triangular pattern is stronger unless it's laid out awful.

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