Hi,
I need two aluminium cases for some chipamps I have, about 180 mm high. I will likely need another case for the pre-amp Rudi is putting together (F5 valve preamp) as well as a case for another amp I am busy with. So I need a few cases. I have scoured this forum, and while a number of resources are mentioned, it seems that there are a number of people that constantly need cases. Those cases Gert sold a while ago (cannot find post) would have been brilliant, and I see they were very popular.
Perhaps we should work together and design 2 or 3 different standard cases (60, 120, 200 mm tall) of standard dimensions (420 x 300 mm) to be available in a kit format. One get the different plates as a kit that you have to put together yourself with a plain faceplate. We should identify a place/some-one where we can source the materials and a place/some-one that can cut the different plates for the kit.
The kit should consist of:
- Bottom plate of Stainless steel with slots for air ventilation cut
- Top plate with slots
- Plain back plate (different heights - The heights should correspond with standard available heatsinks so one can use it for an amplifier) (Alu)
- Fitting side plates
- Nice thick front plate (Alu)
- Bus bars
While I do not have an issue drilling the mounting holes, it would be great if one can get that pre-drilled.
With the front and back plate being plain Aluminium it would relatively easy to work, or one can take it to a machine shop to cut, drill etc too each persons liking.
Trying to get one only case is bitterly expensive, so is the cutting of the ventilation slots for only two plates. If we can do 20 plates the costs is far more acceptable.
Any input or ideas ?
Regards
Morne
I need two aluminium cases for some chipamps I have, about 180 mm high. I will likely need another case for the pre-amp Rudi is putting together (F5 valve preamp) as well as a case for another amp I am busy with. So I need a few cases. I have scoured this forum, and while a number of resources are mentioned, it seems that there are a number of people that constantly need cases. Those cases Gert sold a while ago (cannot find post) would have been brilliant, and I see they were very popular.
Perhaps we should work together and design 2 or 3 different standard cases (60, 120, 200 mm tall) of standard dimensions (420 x 300 mm) to be available in a kit format. One get the different plates as a kit that you have to put together yourself with a plain faceplate. We should identify a place/some-one where we can source the materials and a place/some-one that can cut the different plates for the kit.
The kit should consist of:
- Bottom plate of Stainless steel with slots for air ventilation cut
- Top plate with slots
- Plain back plate (different heights - The heights should correspond with standard available heatsinks so one can use it for an amplifier) (Alu)
- Fitting side plates
- Nice thick front plate (Alu)
- Bus bars
While I do not have an issue drilling the mounting holes, it would be great if one can get that pre-drilled.
With the front and back plate being plain Aluminium it would relatively easy to work, or one can take it to a machine shop to cut, drill etc too each persons liking.
Trying to get one only case is bitterly expensive, so is the cutting of the ventilation slots for only two plates. If we can do 20 plates the costs is far more acceptable.
Any input or ideas ?
Regards
Morne
