Avilator Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 Hello fellow pitbuilders! I'm about begin construction of a prototype console panel for the A-10. Browsing the catalog at onlinemetals.com, I see that the different aluminum alloys have differing prices. Should I pick a particular alloy and live with the extra cost, or choose the cheapest option(5052 H32)? Thanks for your input!:thumbup: I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly
Krebs20 Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 I don't know if you want to go the authentic route. 2024 T3 Aluminum is aircraft grade used on cessnas and pipers. 5052 will stand up to corrosion better than 2024. That is why I would recommend it more. Do you have the option for Aluminum clad? Or do you plan to paint over it. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Avilator Posted November 24, 2011 Author Posted November 24, 2011 The clad sheet was much more expensive, and I plan to paint it. I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly
Deadman Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 are you going to wield it or rivet it? will you machine it ? I suggest you use the buying guide. http://www.onlinemetals.com/aluminumguide.cfm https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
JG14_Smil Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 It is just a panel. It doesn't matter one bit other than cost.
leafer Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 It is just a panel. It doesn't matter one bit other than cost. What I thought, too. Unless you're machining moving parts then stick with inexpensive aluminum. ED have been taking my money since 1995. :P
Deadman Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 perhaps i miss understood your use of the word "console" witch would refer to the structure of the side consoles. Not just a back plate for a control head if that is all your making any Aluminum is better than plexi glass as some are using:thumbup: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Avilator Posted November 24, 2011 Author Posted November 24, 2011 are you going to wield it or rivet it? will you machine it ? I suggest you use the buying guide. http://www.onlinemetals.com/aluminumguide.cfm I'm going to cut holes in it with a laser cutter. What I thought, too. Unless you're machining moving parts then stick with inexpensive aluminum. That's not what I'm doing. Not yet, anyway.:D perhaps i miss understood your use of the word "console" witch would refer to the structure of the side consoles. Not just a back plate for a control head if that is all your making any Aluminum is better than plexi glass as some are using:thumbup: You did not misunderstand. For now, all I'm doing is making control head backplates. Thanks for the comments, guys!:thumbup: I only respond to that little mechanical voice that says "Terrain! Terrain! Pull Up! Pull Up!" Who can say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. -Robert Goddard "A hybrid. A car for enthusiasts of armpit hair and brown rice." -Jeremy Clarkson "I swear by my pretty floral bonet, I will end you." -Mal from Firefly
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