I have used 5052 material many times in amplifier construction with
excellent results. Once I quit worrying about the 6061 vs. 5052 all the
perceived
problems disappeared!
73,
Gerald K5GW
In a message dated 11/14/2005 10:51:55 P.M. Central Standard Time,
jkearman@att.net writes:
I need to make two panels and a baseplate for an amp. I could cut down 19"
panels but would like to find a cheaper way. Does anyone know what alloy of
aluminum is used for rack panels? I was thinking it was 6061 but I can't find
it in .125-inch thickness. The hardest I can find in that thickness is 5052.
This link compares them for hardness and machinibility:
http://www.smallparts.com/products/descriptions/sma.cfm
The baseplate is going to be about 17"x17" and has to hold a 33-lb
transformer and the rest of the amp, so it needs to be fairly stiff. I'd like
the
panels to be stiff as well, especially the back, where I'll be hanging a heavy
blower. Is 5052 okay? Thanks.
73,
Jim, KR1S
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