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By: TestEngr571
New: 12-02-2010 14:53
Updated: 12-02-2010 14:53
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Another pic on the empty shell before all the goodies are put inside!
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12-02-2010 15:24
Chris is me
Re: pic: 571's electronics lexan shell
I'm always a fan of lexan construction! 
How thick material are you using? How did you machine the lightening holes? How tight is the bend radius on the flanges?
12-02-2010 15:27
ATannahill
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Ah, the luxury of having space. I wish our team had that much area for the electronics.
12-02-2010 20:42
TestEngr571
Re: pic: 571's electronics lexan shell
Chris-
We fabricated our entire electronics enclosure in 1/8" lexan 
. The holes are made with a variety of tools, small 1/2" holes are made with a step drill, the larger holes are made with hole saws, and other cutouts with a fine blade in a jigsaw 
. The structural tabs are made with a pair of 3" duckbill vise grips and a heat gun 
. As for radius, we didn't really measure it, we just allowed an extra 1/8" of material when bending the tabs. The whole deal is pop riveted together to make it robust and keep it lightweight.
Good Luck to you and your team!
Dana
12-02-2010 20:44
Jones571
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Originally Posted by TestEngr571
Chris-
We fabricated our entire electronics enclosure in 1/8" lexan . The holes are made with a variety of tools, small 1/2" holes are made with a step drill, the larger holes are made with hole saws, and other cutouts with a fine blade in a jigsaw . The structural tabs are made with a pair of 3" duckbill vise grips and a heat gun . As for radius, we didn't really measure it, we just allowed an extra 1/8" of material when bending the tabs. The whole deal is pop riveted together to make it robust and keep it lightweight.Good Luck to you and your team! Dana |
the 571 you cut into it looks awesome!
13-02-2010 01:34
Steven Sigley
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Originally Posted by rtfgnow
Ah, the luxury of having space. I wish our team had that much area for the electronics.
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13-02-2010 02:14
Kitmor
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Originally Posted by rtfgnow
Ah, the luxury of having space. I wish our team had that much area for the electronics.
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Nice looking shell though, I love lexan/polycarb electronics boards. This year we're doing something similar, just on a smaller scale.
13-02-2010 09:07
Jones571
Re: pic: 571's electronics lexan shell
almost complete version here:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/34805?
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