dan_g8
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 posted on 1/6/10 at 04:16 PM |
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lazer cutting service
I placed an order with 3ge may 10th to have some engine mounts cut out of 3mm steel but so far have had nothing through and keith doesnt know what is
happening with my order(said he will find out).
I am off work next week and had planned to get my engine into my chassis and painting it all. At this rate it looks like ill have a wasted week off as
its the only thing i can do on my chassis! 
So can please recomend me a cutting service? ill give 3ge untill thursday but im desperate for these parts.
Thanks
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 04:19 PM |
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andy7wde
My Build Thread
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omega0684
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 04:21 PM |
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what about "boggle" on the forum, he's in cornwall
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 04:32 PM |
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Is 3mm thick enough? I'd be looking at 5mm minimum
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dan_g8
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 05:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
Is 3mm thick enough? I'd be looking at 5mm minimum
hmmm good question, i was told by a friend that it would be the correct thickness but i think ill up it to 5mm to be on the safe side.
Thanks for your responses everyone!
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blakep82
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 05:30 PM |
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is it the plate that bolts to the engine? if so, i'd go 5mm myself. 3mm just seems a bit too bendy
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 05:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82................. 3mm just seems a bit too bendy
Damn, you technical speaking folk....LOL
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designer
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 06:16 PM |
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I use B J F Lasers Ltd, Unit 2, Enterprise Close, Rochester, Kent ME2 4JW
Not far from you.
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 06:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
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Originally posted by blakep82................. 3mm just seems a bit too bendy
Damn, you technical speaking folk....LOL
3mm "IS" too bendy, i speak from exp as my 3mm ones parted company from the engine
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flak monkey
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 06:47 PM |
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5mm min for engine mount plates..... another from experience!
Also dont use 16g tube, use at least 3mm wall. I used 1" bore water pipe for my current ones. Not light - but strong...!
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Alan B
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 08:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
quote:
Originally posted by Alan B
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Originally posted by blakep82................. 3mm just seems a bit too bendy
Damn, you technical speaking folk....LOL
3mm "IS" too bendy, i speak from exp as my 3mm ones parted company from the engine
Oh I agree 100%...just smiling at the terminology...:
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BenB
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 08:45 PM |
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I've only ever had excellent service from http://www.laser-eng.com/
Used them twice. Cheap and a relatively quick turn around.
Minimum order when I last used them (to make up my trigger wheels) was £30
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 08:46 PM |
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one thing i would say though is that if the engine mounts are "designed propperly" then 2.5mm is more than enough.
The mounts that are fitted to my sr20 engine are 2.5mm but are designed in such a way that they are more than strong enough
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dan_g8
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| posted on 2/6/10 at 12:41 PM |
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think a quick sketch is needed, the plate that i need cut is on the right. The plate will be fully welded to the chassis at an angle to allow for the
original engine mounts to simply slott into the chassis mount. the mounts will also be "boxed off" so it will gain additional support from
the side plates.
Hope the sketch helps ......
 
Rescued attachment engine mount.jpg
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