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Extruded aluminium

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Mattlekim, Feb 17, 2023.

  1. Mattlekim

    Mattlekim Member

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    Hi I was wondering if anyone knows a good place for extruded aluminium.

    I have found somewhere that does 40x40 for 10.50 a meter.

    Is that good?
    Is 40x40 strong enough?

    Thanks Matt
    Mattlekim, Feb 17, 2023
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  2. Rodeo5150

    Rodeo5150 ROOKIE BUT LEARNING FAST Gold Contributor

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    I shop at Amazon and Aliexpress for my extrusion. You gotta run the scroll thru till your fingers bleed gauntlet to find the right price/shipping deals but they can be found at those two sites.

    Yes 4040 is plenty strong enough but I shoot more for the bulkier like... well if your set on 40 series then Id (me like if I was shopping for 40 series, Not expressing that you should be) be looking for at least 4080... Im using 30 series right now and Im diggin the 3090 profiles... Good bulk per $ ratio balance for me.
    Rodeo5150, Apr 10, 2023
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