Unique uses for extrusions

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Thanks. Yes, exactly: 1/4" steel dowels that fit into corresponding aluminum inserts in the sides (the keep the holes from ovalizing over time).

PreDesign- I have some some crazy detailed and fine extrusions. I remember one that was about a 1/4" diameter tube, and the inside had maybe 10 tiny little radial fins .010-.020" thick to transfer heat from whatever fluid passed through the tube. It was some sort of spacecraft cooling component. That detail has to be proportional to the surrounding wall thickness though (just like an injection molded part) to prevent distortion problems as the part cools.

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The chair and the iPod are really cool.

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The LaCie Porsche Design P’9220 mobile hard drive. Any extrusion that says “PORSCHE DESIGN” on it is on my cool list. :wink:

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Here are a couple of extruded products that have always inspired me

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Cool technology to decorate your extrusions - extremely durable (for indoors and outdoors products) with illimited graphic possibilities!!

Check out their website: http://www.systemeinc.com in the ALTO section

Have fun and let your creativity go wild!!
Sandra

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Just noticed this Kickstart page and made me think of this thread. Interesting that they are planning on making such a simple piece to be used in such a wide array of uses.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttstam/openbeam-an-open-source-miniature-construction-sys

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It’s cool that they’re trying to bring down the cost using standard bolts, though I have to admit 80/20 (http://www.8020.net/T-Slot-1.asp) does have a lot of useful accessories (huge catalog) and their stuff is good quality.