Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
(OP)
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 sheets, cut them to size, and finish and fasten the edges. Of course, in the most cost effective way.
Any experienced suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to try and avoid having custom panels made, and would rather just buy full sheets, cut them to size, and finish and fasten the edges. Of course, in the most cost effective way.
Any experienced suggestions would be greatly appreciated.





RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Try page 23,
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There are other ways, but that may get you started.
Brian
www.espcomposites.com
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
I was told by a guy I work with that used to work in aviation, that they would trim back the core and create a flange by just re-bonding the sandwiching materials together(flat against each other). I am still looking into this.
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
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Thanks for the link Brian!
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Brian
www.espcomposites.com
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Use a router table, with a fly cutter set to cut the core without damaging the skin.
B.E.
The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them. Old professor
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
It seems like you would be able to accomplish the same results with an end mill bit. Is there any reason this wouldn't work in the same set up?
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Rerig
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
The end mill would have to work with the faces of the sheet vertical to the cutter. so you would have to construct a fixture that held the router at 90* to the edge of the sheet. this would be using a cutter shaped like diagram G in Rerigs data.
By using a router table with a fly cutter, the sheet is flat on the table, the table fence is set to the plunge depth you require, and your only concern is stopping the sheet from lifting off the table and cutting the skin. this would be using a wider edge cutting version of a cutter like diagram F in Rerigs data.
B.E.
The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them. Old professor
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Well it looks like its time to start shopping...Thanks.
RE: Finishing Aluminum Honeycomb Edges.
Steve R.