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I need some U-shaped sections for a prototype I am currently working on. I have already made one prototype using your carbon fiber angel sections. I use the sections to make mounting brackets for box sections, as well as brackets for joints. Especially the joints could really use the extra stiffness provided by a U-shaped bracket. Is this something you are currently making? Or, something I can custom order?
This is just an example of one of the brackets I will be making. Measurements are i mm.
Here is an example of the joint
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MDavidsen
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7 Years Ago
Unfortunately it is not something we would be able to manufacture for you. You may be lucky and find U section available with the right size which you could cut down.
Warren (Staff)
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7 Years Ago
How about a box section with one side cut off? Just a thought.
Steve Broad
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7 Years Ago
Yes, my plan was to buy a couple of 1m U-shaped section and make the brackets myself. Not easy to find, at least not with the specific measurements. A box section, with one side cut off, would also.....
MDavidsen
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7 Years Ago
I would have a look at some composite pultrusions, theres a few suppliers around that might be able to supply you something close to what you want, Plus right angles and no radius in the corners dont...
scottracing
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7 Years Ago
https://www.carbonwebshop.com/Carbon_square_tubes#filter:5a17e36cf0c63ed898c534f7b27a2271
Steve Broad
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7 Years Ago
These guys make to order, although they are in China. https://www.carbonfiberstar.com/square-tubes/
Steve Broad
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