Re: Clamping challenge vs. a jig???

Hello all,

The clamping might turn out to be easier than I first thought. I am packaging a computer (PC/104+) and need to make sure that everything fits, the fans aren't blocked, the air flow makes sense, the cables all reach their respective components, etc.

Cable lengths were becoming a problem, and suggested a design change that might be very helpful. One fan could end up near the top, the other near a side of the panel. If that sticks, then I can easily clamp to cut the top/center fan hole (plenty of room to the sides), and then use that hole for clamping for the side fan. This puts the computer box off-center where I wanted all along - I think =:0

There are holes for attaching the box to the panel that will be unreachable on the mill, but, there is a ready-made jig for them. If I hit a couple of holes near the edges, I can use them to bolt one of two box covers to the panel to guide a punch.

Funny how machine designs always looks obvious once they are finished.

Bill
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