Hand cut aluminum part
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I show how I made the aluminum chassis for my quadruped robot (aka mechDOG) using simple tools and old school methods.
The aluminum part is cut by hand using sharp blade. Sandpaper for smooth finish.
Always use PPE. While sanding aluminum, use a respirator to prevent dust inhalation. Goggles to protect the eyes.
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It's easy to forget, in this world of power everything, and CNC must-haves, what can be achieved just as quickly with a human brain, hands, and basic tools. Enjoyable video thanks... Liked & Subscribed.
Thank you very much, John!
i don't know about "just as quickly"...while i appreciate the hand work, a CNC could cut this is in a few minutes or less. I know there is setup and programming needed too, so that would add to the time needed.
@@joshuavincent7884 : I agree with you, Joshua. I enjoyed this video, and I was looking for a comment that reflected that, and was also encouraging. There are other methods that would also be valid for people who live "in the middle", somewhere between knife and CNC. A bandsaw and belt-grinder would get the job done.
If I was being mischievous, I could say "A knife might cost one hours pay, while a CNC will take you many weeks of work to earn enough to buy it"... the knife is much quicker! 😜
@@joshuavincent7884 there are thousands road leads to Rome
Also we gotta use what we have right? And not cry over something we don't have
@@dhupee : No point in crying over it... drool over it while you save your pennies. 🤤 😜
The beauty of smart people is they find the simplest and easiest way, Thank you
For the longer cuts especially, clamp the material between two pieces to further reduce the risk of bending.
That's a great tip! Thank you!
Great video! I bet this video will give a little encouraging shove to people thinking about trying this. The video is easy to follow and to the point.
Thank you! :)
40 years ago, I drilled 100 holes in a dashboard to install a 3 inch oil pressure gauge.
The escucheon hid the brutality.
Amazing finish!
Very well done beautiful finished product.
Cutting technique is new to me thank you
Thank you very much!
Awesome! Thank you.
I've been needing to cut 1mm titanium sheet into small RC car parts.
Not production line, but just prototypes, and i have very very minimal tools.
This will work.
Thank you!
I'm going to buy a variety if clamps, and see what i can do.
I'm debating on what i should use to cut carbon fiber sheets.
Scroll saw?
I was going to use a scroll saw for the titanium, but i read that it dulls the blades very quickly.
Fantastic job nice and clean peace
Nice! I always thought this could only be done with CNCs
Thanks! Up to 1.5mm thick is quite feasible. 2mm I don’t think it would work anymore (at least not so easy).
@@MechDickel 3mm seems to work if you score enough, but the smaller the part, the harder it is to get enough leverage to bend it. Important to sandwich the part between other sheets too, helps reducing bending in the wrong places.
I know some resellers score the 3 and 4mm stuff about 50% of the way through then snap, sometimes using mechanical means, but mostly for just making basic square sheets in various sizes, not for smaller intricate stuff.
@@ValleyRC Yes... nice! :)
Man.... that right there is a game changer for me! Thanks!
Thank you!
Very well done, man!
Thanks learned alot.
This is a way to do it. But we arent talking about cnc machines here. Just get a jigsaw. Its a useful tool that a house can use and that will have multiple purposes.
Nice skill with the knife. Use wet sandpaper next time.
Thanks! But I prefer dry sanding.
This is inspiring!
This is useful. But heres a tip. I would suggest an entry level jigsaw WITH basic variable speed and metal blades (specifically Bosch T118A) would cut slots quicker than the drill hole patterns. Ive cut 2mm alum sheet with these blades and can confirm they seem to last forever with very little dulling. Yet they are cheap. I suggest this because while the jigsaw is not as precise or focused for the main cuts you did - it will do the drilled slots in no time. Just use safety glasses for any chips. Infact I have cut 1.5mm 304 stainless steel with same blades. No sparks either!
Thank you very much for the tip. While I'm convinced that the method I use is best for straight cuts (especially long ones), I'll try your tip on inner cuts. :)
Very nice job
It looks good, Dickel, but I'm thinking the $10k CNC plasma table would be worthwhile when you begin work on the T-101.
Haha, that's right!
Wow amazing
Thank you!
Amazing.. I just picked up a good method from you. I was thinking rotary tool for my project but you sure opened up ideas for me. Thanks! By the way, any suggestions where to get these type of of aluminum at? Local hardware stores only go up to .032 in thickness like ace hardware. Thanks again.
Thank you! I buy my sheets on a Brazilian website (does not ship to other countries). But I suggest you check out eBay.
How thicc is the aluminium sheet?
Do let me know if you wish to have a ROS (Robot Operating System) framework running on this robot. The same thing which companies like Boston Dynamics uses in their robot dogs
I think Spot is not running ROS... but of course it is a tool with many possibilities and I was thinking of implementing it in mechDOG (in fact, a slightly larger version of it, with more room for more electronics), mainly to implement vision capability. But if I’m really going to implement vision in it, I’ll probably try MyRobotLab (myrobotlab.org) first.
Very neat .
hummm amazing idea nice job
Now that's some patience and skills - I make everything on the CNC and if i can't i tend not to do it. LOL
Living in Brazil, not having accessible services and equipment, I soon got used to doing everything manually.
Subscribed just for the channel name.
That’s good stuff thank you now I have a plan
Will be doing a piece about the same gauge (.05") but about 5' by 2'. That's big. Tool?
Yeah, that's really large. I have never worked with such large measures. But I think the method should work the same way. Clamp the aluminum sheet between two pieces of wood when bending to break, this will prevent deformation of the piece.
How about making that part out of alucore pcb? Cutting aluminum (or any other metal) is annoying and dirty
This is so useful
Cool. It's very inspiring. What have you used for other parts though? Thx
Thanks! The custom black parts of mechDOG were made with HIPS (high impact polystyrene).
Que grossura é essa chapa de alumínio, só se fais um risco com o estilete?
Obrigado
1,5 mm. Faz vários "riscos" (vai passando várias vezes o estilete sobre o mesmo corte... umas 3 ou 4 vezes, sempre pressionando).
awesome work mate, i see that your sheet is 1.5mm, do you think that i can use the same method on a 3mm sheet?
One way to find out i guess..
Do you need a lot of muscle strength with the knife? Or can anyone with modest effort do it?
Why not use a jigsaw?
freakin awesome!
How do you cut the 3 long holes in the middle? The video skipped it.
Yes... sorry. It was made with a few holes in line, like in this part 3:07, and sanding the burrs.
I'm planning a new video with tips and tricks for DIY aluminum parts.
@@MechDickel Thanks
How thick was the aluminum
1.5mm
What gauge aluminum is this, can I do this with Zinc plated sheet metal?
I googled it, thanks for the video. :)
Amazing! : )
Whats the sheet thickness bro
Mind blowing doing this tomorrow saving myself 300.00
how did you get the corners smooth?
As going to use this idea on my next project
Lots of sanding. :)
How did you make the 3 long holes?
It was made with a few holes in line, like in this part 3:07, and sanding the burrs.
Nice work!
What software do you use to make those blueprints?
Thanks! I used to do some animations with Flash... I became familiar with its drawing tools. It sounds strange... but has been working for almost 10 years. Any design software can work... I chose the easiest for me. You just have to take care of the scale.
What’s the thickest this method would work..
Hard to predict... I've never worked with anything thicker than 1.5mm. But I wouldn't try anything thicker than 2.5mm.
How thick can you cut aluminum this way
The thickest I ever cut was 1.5mm. Never tried thicker.
how did you make the hole stratight cut
Thanks wonder what 1.5 is in thousands??
how did you cut the 3 slot cut hole? the one looks rod hole. thank you
Good where is the template for it on pdf
Not yet shared.
@@MechDickel ok
When is available please let me know but must be free of charge
How thick was the aluminum?
Did you try with a jewelery hand saw?
No. The idea here was to make the work with the tools as simple as possible.
what is the thickness of the aluminum sheet
1.5mm
What software did you use to make the template?
Flash CS3 drawing tools. You can you use any drawing software.
Justr what I was looking for. I'm wanting to make up some polished car badges for the garage. Now have to work out how to do curves and circles.
Nice! I haven't done it yet, but I also have an idea of something similar to what you described. For a circle, for example, I would say to make multiple straight cuts on the perimeter, and bending/breaking. There will be some "points" that can be cut with pliers, and for a fine finish, sandpaper. For long straight cuts, place the aluminum piece between two pieces (of wood) before bending/breaking. This will prevent the entire aluminum piece from bending.
In all honesty, I hate working with aluminum.
How about 6mm aluminum plate?
My guess is that it's not possible to do this by hand for this thickness.
I've got some diamond plate. I don't think I'd be able to make good bends with that.
Yes, I don't think it will be good.
We use diamond plate on our semi trucks and trailers, and score the backside with a grinding wheel, and they bend and snap. We only make long straight breaks though
will this work on 8mm aluminium ?
8mm is too thick to bend by hand.
What is the grade of aluminum used?
1100H14 (this is the spec of the alloy).
How did you make the holes
Do you mean the three long holes in the middle? It was made with a few holes in line, like in this part 3:07, and sanding the burrs.
@@MechDickel great. Very inspirational, will try a few things today
@@vishnunallani Nice! Thank you! :)
Ideia muito boa essa do uso do estilete. Obrigado por compartilhar !
Obrigado pelo comentário! :)
whats the thickness?
1.5mm
Get yourself a little coping saw.
+1👍 💪
He can cut his own meat, he shall lead us!
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it takes less than 5 min on cnc . keep on wasting ur time
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