[sdiy] Re: laser cutting aluminum

[Danjel van Tijn]

p.s. This exact same panel would have cost $130 from front panel
express plus shipping.

cheers,
Danjel


Danjel van Tijn
m. 604-773-2426
w. www.intellijel.com
w. www.myspace.com/intellijel



On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:07 AM, Danjel van Tijn <danjel at gmail.com> wrote:
> I just used mfg.com to request quotes on a 128 hole monome clone
> panel. I got a quote right away from a laser cutting place in Quebec
> and I was astounded by how cheap it would be.  I can get two panels
> made (including materials) for $50USD total. If I buy 10 then they are
> $14 each.
>
> Is there anything I should be aware of with laser cutting? i.e. Will
> it leave burn marks and the aluminum will need to be painted etc? It
> is 5052-H32 1/8" thick aluminum.
>
> cheers,
> Danjel
>
>
> Danjel van Tijn
> m. 604-773-2426
> w. www.intellijel.com
> w. www.myspace.com/intellijel
>