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I plan to snazz up the case when I add vent holes, not sure yet what pattern I'll go with. And perhaps a clear side panel.I will be using 14 gauge aluminum, which is roughly 1.6mm thick. This is probably at the limit that I can bend with my tools if not, then score the sheet a tiny bit. The outer bend radius is 2mm for all bends.The I/O cutout warping was actually something that happened when I attempted to bend the last sheet. I did not clamp that sheet as well as I thought. That sheet slid and followed the path of least resistance. What I'll be doing this time, instead of doing the rear cutouts first, I'll make the bends first, then cut out the rear holes with a dremel. The other sheet was so thick it required a jigsaw to get good cuts, but not this time.
I plan to snazz up the case when I add vent holes, not sure yet what pattern I'll go with. And perhaps a clear side panel.
I will be using 14 gauge aluminum, which is roughly 1.6mm thick. This is probably at the limit that I can bend with my tools if not, then score the sheet a tiny bit. The outer bend radius is 2mm for all bends.
The I/O cutout warping was actually something that happened when I attempted to bend the last sheet. I did not clamp that sheet as well as I thought. That sheet slid and followed the path of least resistance. What I'll be doing this time, instead of doing the rear cutouts first, I'll make the bends first, then cut out the rear holes with a dremel. The other sheet was so thick it required a jigsaw to get good cuts, but not this time.
