[sdiy] rack enclosures

[Tom Arnold]

On Mon, Mar 05, 2007 at 07:26:41PM +0100, Hallvard Tangeraas wrote:
> I found your web page fascinating, explaining how to create the 
> lettering on front panels.

Thanks.  This is only one method of course.

> Is it possible to buy standard undrilled 19" front panels (I assume 
> steel is what is commonly used) with that photo-sensitive layer? I'd 
> prefer that to attaching those thin aluminium panels to my existing 19" 
> front panels.

Not with the ID-Mark system.  Now, Horizon has another product called
MetalPhoto which is available on 1/8" Aluminum but its a far more involved
process.  I got enamored with ID-Mark because its so simple and requires
only light and water.  It is a little touchy to use on large panels
however but I have done a 19x3U panel successfully.  

> I don't live in the States, and shipping would probably make ordering 
> from Blacet very expensive, but perhaps there are similar solutions 
> available or something that I could even make myself.

There's also the Paia FracRak however it looks like you can no longer order
it without the top/bottom/back?  Thats kinda a bummer.
http://www.paia.com/proddetail.asp?prod=FR%2D7&cat=12

> So far I just haven't found any 19" rack enclosure as deep as I need it. 
> I don't know how high I need it to be yet as I'm not done with the 
> circuit boards, but I'm guessing 2U or 3U.

There are several companies that make "modular" rack cases.  You start with
a front panel, select whatever depth sides you want, attach the back panel,
etc etc.  The same company did lots of Eurocard stuff which might also be an
option for you to look into depending where you are located.

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