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minimum section size for T slot aluminium

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by abs, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. abs

    abs Active Member Gold Contributor

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    Hi all , I stared to build a aluminium cockpit (frex like) by using 30x30 aluminium frame (frex like or 80/20 like).
    After buying the whole thing I started to thing of upgrading the cockpit with a motion seat (frex like with 2 dof actuators).

    I am bit concerned about the section of the alumium profiles (30x30 is it OK or 40x40 as i have seen in other projects is abolutely necessary ?)

    any reply on this would be very appreciated
    abs, Mar 29, 2011
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    Flexing reduces motion quality. Also, check Bleco's thread. It is not a good idea to use the Frex dimensions IMHO.
    bvillersjr, Mar 29, 2011
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    abs Active Member Gold Contributor

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    thanks for the answer. so you think a 30 by 30 would bend for sure ?
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    bleco, Mar 30, 2011
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