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Chapter 1 / Tools, Test Equipment, and Materials
FIGURE 1.17
Aluminum stock with
1/4-inch by 1/4-inch
dimensions.
The second type of aluminum stock that will be used measures
1/4-inch 1/4-inch, and is shown in Figure 1.17. It is usually
bought in lengths of 4 feet or longer as well.
The third kind of aluminum stock is 1/2-inch 1/2-inch angle
aluminum, and is 1/16-inch thick, as shown in Figure 1.18.
The fourth type is 1/16-inch thick flat aluminum, as shown in
Figure 1.19, and it is usually bought in larger sheets. However,
most metal suppliers will cut it down for you. This thickness of
aluminum is great for cutting out custom parts and it is easy to
FIGURE 1.18
1/2-inch angle
aluminum.
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