Pc case custom design

[haydnwalker]

MDF is basically compressed sawdust (with a few chemicals added in for good measure)

If you MUST use MDF - use the Red coloured MDF as its Fire Retardant. Remember - Wood is an insulator and will contain heat, as opposed to Alu/Steel which are radiators and disipate any heat. Usually why PCs are made in steel/alu cases :P

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fiberboard

[keyholder]

well the only MAIN reason for using MDF is that its cheaper by miles.

Ive also spoken to the school today and they want £25PH for use of their cnc machine, which will only do Wood and perspex upto 1 inch thick.

If all companys will charge this then id sooner stick with my antec case.

[nemesis01]

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

that side fan is a total waste of time The Armor case was better without it ( I had one)

but, it's soooo big.

[CrowmanUK]

I worked in a toolroom on all sorts of stuff mate and if you're only cutting thin gauge aluminium or steel then you need to look at wire erosion or even laser cutting, if you put thin gauge stuff on a cnc miller they'll have a bugger of a time holding it down and the finish will more than likely be rough as the sheet will be vibrating. I'd say wire erosion would be your best bet and it'll more than likely be cheaper than laser cutting. Couldnt tell you what costs would be like though, but as you arent working to a size that would need to be measured and made that accurately, unlike if you were making a press tool then the cutout could be done in one run.
Dont forget its not just time on the machine, it'll have to be programmed for your shape so that time will have to be taken into account too.
With work the way it is now I'd have thought they'd have taken any work on, just google for wire erosion services in your area. But heres one to get you started

http://www.wmccm.co.uk/WMCCM/WMCCM/C...=17&tabindex=4

[alferret]

I run a CNC and do a lot of the programming, but for intricate designs I could get one of our designers to do something in solid works & genio. So I could get the milling of the board done for you including supply of the MDF, if you want to email me with aprox sizes and rough design we could take it from there.

As for price we do charge £65ph but I would do this in my own time, our company doesnt mind the use of machines for personal use. Besides you can get a hell of a lot done in an hour, the longest amount of time would be the programming. LMK if your intrested im my offer of help.

[keyholder]

that be cool that, cheers Alf,

Well ive got a week off so i will finish designing what has to be finished n then ill PM ya with details etc

i see ur in mansfield not that far from cov at all, , well M42, M1 :P