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|synonyms=aluminium extrusions; DE: Aluprofile,<br> | |synonyms=aluminium extrusions, T-slotted framing rails;<br>DE: Aluprofile, Konstruktionsprofile,<br>Montageprofile,<br>Stangenprofile | ||
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|used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit | |used with=[[T-Slot Nuts|T-slot nuts]], [[Metric Screws|metric screws]];<br>various accessories depending on the kit | ||
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Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great [https://hackaday.com/2016/12/14/a-how-to-in-homebrew-design-fab-and-assembly-with-extruded-profiles/ how-to on Hackaday]. | Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great [https://hackaday.com/2016/12/14/a-how-to-in-homebrew-design-fab-and-assembly-with-extruded-profiles/ how-to on Hackaday]. | ||
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[[File:extrusion fasteners.JPG|thumb|left|some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)]] | [[File:extrusion fasteners.JPG|thumb|left|some fastener options (depending on the extrusion design!)]] | ||
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== Sources/Where to Buy == | == Sources/Where to Buy == | ||
* [http://www.pistek.eu/ Ondřej] offered to get some [http://www.ehlinik.cz/stavebnicovy-system-kombi/kat-I200000101.html in Czech Republic] for us | * [http://www.pistek.eu/ Ondřej] offered to get some [http://www.ehlinik.cz/stavebnicovy-system-kombi/kat-I200000101.html in Czech Republic] for us | ||
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== See | == See Also == | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_v1PNZvgmU What to know about V Slot Extrusion] | |||
[[Category:Metal Parts]] | [[Category:Metal Parts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:28, 24 May 2024
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| Synonyms: | aluminium extrusions, T-slotted framing rails; DE: Aluprofile, Konstruktionsprofile, Montageprofile, Stangenprofile |
| Suggested Tools: | horizontal bandsaw, hacksaws, files |
| Used with: | T-slot nuts, metric screws; various accessories depending on the kit |
| Contains: | aluminum |
| Similar (More or Less): | T tracks |
Extruded aluminum profiles allow you to quickly build structural framing. There is a great how-to on Hackaday. For general tips on handling aluminum, see "Material:Aluminum".
Some major manufacturers of extrusions and accessories:
Sources/Where to Buy
- Ondřej offered to get some in Czech Republic for us
- DFS Montageautomation in Lorsch sells Bosch Rexroth products
- Motedis
- do you know a local source?
