Alumalite Splitter/Undertray?
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Alumalite Splitter/Undertray?
I'm looking for some materials for make an undertray (maybe splitter too), and i can't find a good local abs supplier, but there are tons of suppliers for these alumalite stuff.
Anyone played with this alumalite stuff before?
Laminators Inc. - Sign Panel Products: Alumalite Corrugated plastic core, double-sided aluminum for stability and strength
It's two thin aluminum sheets sandwiching a plastic matrix. I remember playing with a bar of aluminum/cardboard composite in college, and it's surprisingly stiff for it's weight. I wonder if this is the same kind of composite, but I can't find any engineering specs anywhere.
Locally, it's $85 for 1/4" 4'x8'.
Anyone played with this alumalite stuff before?
Laminators Inc. - Sign Panel Products: Alumalite Corrugated plastic core, double-sided aluminum for stability and strength
It's two thin aluminum sheets sandwiching a plastic matrix. I remember playing with a bar of aluminum/cardboard composite in college, and it's surprisingly stiff for it's weight. I wonder if this is the same kind of composite, but I can't find any engineering specs anywhere.
Locally, it's $85 for 1/4" 4'x8'.
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I don't know if I would use it as is for a splitter, but it does make a perfect material to use as a core for a carbon one. Cut it to shape, seal the edges, lay some fabric and vaccum bag that ****. That's my plan anyway. not a bad price, but I've seen it slightly cheeper.
and why did you post this in the engine performance section?
and why did you post this in the engine performance section?
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Sav I hear what you're sayin. my point was though, that by itself the stuff isn't rigid enough. I have some signs made from it, and you can easily fold it in half. But if you so desired to make a carbon or fiberglass splitter, it would make a perfect core material. much better than say balsa or something. and to keep cost down you could always do a wet layup. as for using it as undertray material. . . I think it might work pretty well as long as you can insulate the edges from exhaust heat. Maybe with some aluminium duct tape.
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I had a thread about the ABS source a while back, quick search it, maybe in the GB section.
**** it, here it is.
**** it, here it is.
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ePlastics will ship 2x4' for reasonable amount. The last quote that I got was $22 shipping for a 3/16" thick
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Hustler if you are in Houston, Austin, SA (Plastic Supply of San Antonio is where I get mine), Dallas, even Shiner (Boedeker plastics) you should be able to find a local plastics supplier no problem. That way if you need a big sheet you do not get killed on shipping.
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There's a place near me called Prospect Plastics. I don't know if they ship but they carry abs so it's worth a phone call.
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Cool...right now I've abandoned the splitter idea and I want to just seal up the rad and make a belly pan so I can get the car on the track this year...its been 2-years since the last event. Besides, I'll need the top fuel wing before the splitter.
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