fireurza Posted August 11, 2013 Member ID: 677 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 172 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1457 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 791 Achievement Points: 9890 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 11/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 16, 2024 Birthday: 02/20/1986 Posted August 11, 2013 So ive been doing alot of aircraft composite work lately (fabricating parts) and I got to thinking... why not make a composite computer case. Not many cases out there if any are made from composite materials (carbon fiber cloth or fiberglass cloth) almost all of them are made from metal or plastic. Is there any reason you cant make it out of composites? Maybe with a foam core for the sides and back to add shape and strength? I know composite material doesnt heat up as much as metal or plastic does so maybe it would be better. I know its going to cost alot more than a sheetmetal or plastic case. What are your thoughts on a composite case? Ill probably have to add a copper mesh to some pieces to ground the case out in some places. JohnnyQuest 1 Awards
JohnnyQuest Posted August 11, 2013 Member ID: 1965 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 43 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1176 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 1082 Achievement Points: 8599 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 15, 2016 Birthday: 02/11/1969 Posted August 11, 2013 fabulous idea Fireurza,,,,black and copper...can you say sexy case?,,,,my brother has a black chevy truck with copper fenders and accessories,,and the black with copper looks real sleek...lets see some pics when you're finished...i know you're going to do it...cause you can..lol
fireurza Posted August 11, 2013 Member ID: 677 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 18 Topic Count: 172 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1457 Content Per Day: 0.26 Reputation: 791 Achievement Points: 9890 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 11/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 16, 2024 Birthday: 02/20/1986 Author Posted August 11, 2013 Its gonna take some time I gotta buy a vac pump and make some molds. The outside of the case should take too long. Im gonna make the initial parts with peel ply on the outside til I decide if im gonna go for the carbon fiber glossed look which is a pain to do or if im gonna prime and paint... the peel ply make it easier when I bag the pieces and I can another layer on thatvside without having to sand it. Going to be a bit harder on the inside for the motherboard tray.... Im thinking ill probably buy a cheap case, disassemble it and make molds that way. Awards
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