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  1. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    Its amazing, I spent a solid hour searching different types of router bits the other day and somehow managed to not come across the rebating bits. It just goes to show how much more effective you can be if you know the proper terms and tags for everything. Well it looks like its time to start...
  2. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    Thanks for the tip. I have never used fly cutter bits before, but it seems there are a few different styles. I'll look into it further. And a router table seems like a solid way to run multiple edges in little time, as well as a economical for these small jobs. It seems like you would be able...
  3. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    If I were to go with the square extrusion method, how would I go about trimming back the core on the edges with out deforming the skins?
  4. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    I'm finding this very informative....Thanks for the link Brian! http://www.hexcel.com/Resources/DataSheets/Brochure-Data-Sheets/Sandwich_Panel_Fabrication_Technology.pdf Thanks for the link Brian!
  5. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    Yes, exactly. I had thought about the box extrusion method, but wasn't sure as to how to trim back the core and epoxy clean enough to insert the extrusion. Obviously plenty of people are doing it, but I just assumed that it was being done when bonding the panel. I was told by a guy I work with...
  6. TxBxSx

    Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.

    I am new to the concept of honeycomb panels and fairly oblivious to how it is usually handled. I am trying to figure out a way to create an aesthetically pleasing edge using aluminum honeycomb panels. I would like to try and avoid having custom panels made, and would rather just buy full...

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