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In Reply to: RE: Anyone have a fave cnc shop for amp top plates? (nt) posted by vinnie2 on October 7, 2016 at 10:13:51:
One thing to remember when you order from Front Panel Express is that they cut the panels after they're anodized. That means all the edges of the cuts (including the outer periphery of the panel) will be raw, silver-colored aluminum. Allen Wright (RIP) used to complain about this, and it was a problem for me too. It's not acceptable to have outer edges in raw aluminum for a front panel, even if the panel is clear (silver) anodized. Raw aluminum not only oxidizes, it's extremely easy to scratch. To resolve this problem, I set up an anodizing tank in my garage a few years ago. Now most pieces I cut get this treatment immediately. Anodizing produces a much harder surface than paint, so once that's done, I don't have to worry about damaging the panels by handling them.
This all came about after a lot of thought about how to make my projects as professional as possible. Lettering is an issue, as is the ability (or in my case, inability) to shoot a coat of paint that dries hard and blemish-free. In the end, I decided CNC engraving and clear anodizing would be the most durable and straightforward methods. The engraving can be filled with any color after anodizing. FPE can do exactly the same thing for you, the only exception being the raw aluminum edges.
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- RE: Anyone have a fave cnc shop for amp top plates? (nt) - Triode_Kingdom 11:07:20 10/07/16 (8)
- RE: You have a local metal finisher wherever you live - kitch29 20:52:37 10/07/16 (6)
- RE: You have a local metal finisher wherever you live - Triode_Kingdom 13:21:05 10/08/16 (1)
- RE: You have a local metal finisher wherever you live - vinnie2 05:34:16 10/12/16 (0)
- RE: You have a local metal finisher wherever you live - vinnie2 03:31:25 10/08/16 (3)
- RE: Pssst.....Don't tell drlowmu.... - kitch29 04:59:10 10/08/16 (2)
- RE: Pssst.....Don't tell drlowmu.... - vinnie2 06:22:03 10/08/16 (1)
- RE: Pssst.....Don't tell drlowmu.... - kitch29 11:56:06 10/08/16 (0)
- RE: Anyone have a fave cnc shop for amp top plates? (nt) - vinnie2 13:35:34 10/07/16 (0)
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