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    Does anyone here have access to a lasercutter to cut thin steel/aluminum panels?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by K-TRON, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I am looking for some help

    I have my prototype chassis for the octitron basically done.
    I need to have some panels cut precisely out of 1/16" steel/aluminum panels
    I am working on updating my CAD files to the exact measurements I need.

    If anyone has access to a mill/laser cutter please let me know via PM

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    The OCTITRON lives! I had almost given it up for dead after not hearing anything for so long. :p

    Hey, for that matter, didn't you say a couple months ago that it was no more?
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 11, 2009
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  3. chlaw

    chlaw Notebook Guru

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    What is octitron???
     
    chlaw, Jul 11, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    It's K-TRON's homemade laptop project. He's building this thing from the ground up.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 11, 2009
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    The Greene building at RPI has 2 laser cutters I believe.
     
    David, Jul 12, 2009
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    he is making a chassis for it too that is sooooo sick ground up huh wow man u must be very creative...best of luck on your project hope that everything comes out the way u want it..........
     
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  8. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Thanks David, I know ;)
    We have a Vytek monster cutter and an American Laser. The shop manager does not let anyone cut metal on them.

    Thanks X2P, I will check them out.

    Mastershroom, I was only joking about quitting my project.

    I have just about everything finished other than the keyboard and touchpad. My current keyboard isnt satisfying me, so I am looking for a new one

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Jul 13, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You got any in-process pix you wouldn't mind sharing with us?
     
    Shyster1, Jul 13, 2009
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  10. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Jeeze, you had me going there for a while. :p
    With a 24" display, you can easily fit a Logitech G15 in there, with the LCD display too. Or perhaps some other full-size backlit keyboard, like the Logitech Illuminated Keyboard.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 13, 2009
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  11. Mr. B

    Mr. B Notebook Consultant

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    Just a thought... you might try a local signage company. Such shops may have the equipment you're talking about.
     
    Mr. B, Jul 14, 2009
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  12. Kinghong1970

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    K-Tron...
    here's some places you can look at...

    www.RFQWork.com
    good website and has some folks with machine shops and you can get good quotes from there.

    http://www.acncs.com/home.html
    this is more a CNC router based cutting service.

    signage companies, the larger ones, should have cnc router... used to cut foamboards to alum sheets...
     
    Kinghong1970, Jul 18, 2009
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  13. mimakiman

    mimakiman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Like Kinghong1970 and Mr. B quoted...Sign shops(big ones) should have laser cutters or cnc router. If you're just cutting alum sheets then it won't really matter which one. There is also water jet cut.
     
    mimakiman, Jul 20, 2009
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