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Old 06-13-2017, 12:34 AM
BTromblay BTromblay is offline
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Hi,

I enjoy following your project, I would like to make a Maserati 300s with an all aluminum body.

I looked at the panel you are making today and have you made a paper template in addition to FSP? I find more information with paper over FSP as it will show "the level" of stretch or shrink. I have welded thin aluminum .020" to .125" material in aluminum in the past. However, though it is possible, I would question if it is the right course of action for your application. I would think, if possible, not to exceed thinning material more than 25%-50% of the base material thickness due to long term cracking issues. Sometimes, when I have a problem like yours, I try to make the part with the weld seam at 90deg to my failed piece. By changing the perspective, some times it exposes the solution.

Good luck with your project.

Cheers,

Bill
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