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aluminum Hexcell or honeycomb
Does anyone know where I can get small amounts of aluminum hexcell or honeycomb via mail order?
I'm looking for a stiff, lightwt. panel about 3 feet by 4 feet in dimension. I don't seem to be able to find it locally, and the few companies I've turned up on web searches are unresponsive to Emails - they may not deal retail...
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Try Plascore Inc. located in Southwestern Michigan, in a town called Zeeland. Their address is: 615 N. Fairview St., Zeeland MI 49464. Ph # (616) 772-1220
They also do aluminum. Old thread: http://www.hoverclubofamerica.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=646&hl=honeycomb
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McMaster sells it in lots of variations. Excellent service even with small orders.
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You may want to check periodically with Boeing Surplus
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Randy, working on something interesting for the 911?
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I hope it is interesting...
BTW - anybody know if aluminum foam (with sheets on it) is as strong, as light for its strength, and as reasonably priced as hexcell? Looks like a hexcell panel will run me $200 or so - unless I can get lucky on a trip to Seattle...
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Randy,
Are you looking for a flat honycomb panel with bonded skins?. If so I have some laying around the shop. Thickness? Dave |
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Yes - that's exactly what I want!
Thickness = not sure -- based on strength; needs to support say 100 lbs or 150 lbs across a 2 foot span.
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hmmm......the plot thickens!
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Randy,
I'll check what I have tomorrow and let you know. I know I have some carbon/ nomex core panels that are .5" thick. Dave |
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Randy,
I have a .75" panel. Carbon skin/nomex core. Will that work? Dave |
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I'm sure it would - I need (at least) a piece 18" x 41" -- is it that big?
I'll Email or pm you.
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Yep, 4' x 8'.
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18" x 41"? Hmmmm. Are we building a tailwing spoiler type thingie?
Just curious. Regards,
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Noop - I have a very very stock looking street car -- and it's going to stay that way.
I'll post all the details if it works out. Or if it doesn't...
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