I need to make a rectangular cutout
I need to make a rectangular cutout
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I need to make a rectangular cutout 10.3" x 13.8" in a 10 ga. mild steel plate. Does anyone know the best way to do this (other than "burning" it out)?
I was told that I could use a high speed circular saw w/ a "diamond" (??) blade.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
I was told that I could use a high speed circular saw w/ a "diamond" (??) blade.
Any suggestions would be helpful.





RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
How many parts are you talking about here? You could always mill out the cutout on a knee mill and dress up the corners with a file?
A laser's finish on material this thin wouldn't be any worse than the mauling the circular saw will administer.
Just a thought... have the DeWalt rep demonstrate the proper method for you.
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
Alternately use the sawzall.....
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RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
I have cut a fair amount of .125 and .187" aluminum with a circular saw with a carbide tipped blade. You would need some light lube, and a sand blaster's hood would help to keep those hot chips off the back of your neck! A few of them will probably stick to the ceiling.
Please don't try the circular saw route.
Or... maybe I'm wrong. But I doubt it.
RE: I need to make a rectangular cutout
1.make holes at the corners with a round punch on power
press.then cut awy with a jigsaw using carbide blade with
about 22 teeths.
2.for greater accuracy,speed and repeatabilty,get it done on a cnc laser cutting machine.