Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Oct 29, 11:59 am, Randy Replogle wrote:
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If you do a lot you may want to start from scratch with 6061-T6 sheet.
It machines much better. Of course, they'd have to be painted.
Randy

5052 is better if you want to stiffen thin panels with a flange on the
edges. It will bend to a tighter radius without cracking, for example
0.050" 5052 can be bent on a 3-in-1 combo machine with no or very thin
padding over the male dies. 0.062" 6061 would probably crack.

Most of the panels I've made were for in-house test stand use and a
wire brush or Scotchbrite finish was more than adequate.

Jim Wilkins


The panels I have done are not bent. They have "notches" in the sides
for mounting with screws. You're right, 6061-T6 doesn't bend well.
Randy