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| Part Name | Description | Approx. Lead Time | Approx. Cost | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOCK (metal, plastic, other) | ||||
| Acrylic sheet | Can be lasercut | |||
| Polycarbonate sheet | More flexible than acrylic. Don't laser cut it, because it can catch fire/discolor | |||
| Aluminum sheet stock | ||||
| 80/20 bars and connectors | ||||
| G10 sheet | ||||
| Phenolic sheet | ||||
| 3D printer filament | ||||
| GENERAL LAB SUPPLIES | ||||
| Nitrile gloves | ||||
| Painter's tape | ||||
| Dust masks | ||||
| Duct tape | ||||
| Gaffer's tape | ||||
| Heat gun | ||||
| Sandpaper | ||||
| EPOXY (and other bonding/filling materials) | ||||
| West Systems epoxy - FAST hardener | ||||
| West Systems epoxy - SLOW hardener | ||||
| Fibreglast System 3000 epoxy | ||||
| Aeropoxy | ||||
| 5-minute epoxy | ||||
| 3M Bondo | ||||
| Proline | ||||
| COMPOSITES | ||||
| E-glass | ||||
| S-glass | ||||
| Carbon fiber | ||||
| LAYUP SUPPLIES | ||||
| Squeegees | ||||
| Super77 spray glue | ||||
| Wax paper | ||||
| Popsicle sticks | ||||
| Disposable squeegees | ||||
| Foam rollers | ||||
| Silver Sharpies | ||||
| Epoxy mixing boats | ||||
| VACUUM BAGGING SUPPLIES | ||||
| High-temp vacuum bag | ||||
| Low-temp vacuum bag | ||||
| Vacuum tape | ||||
| Release film | ||||
| Bleeder fabric | ||||
| Peel ply | ||||
| MOLD-MAKING | ||||
| MDF (medium-density fiberboard) | ||||
| Mold release wax | ||||
| PVA film | ||||
| Gel coat | ||||
| SOLVENTS | ||||
| Acetone | ||||
| Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) | ||||
| Ethanol | ||||
| POWDERS | ||||
| Colloidal silica | ||||
| Cabosil (fumed silica) | ||||
| Phenolic microballoons | ||||
Machining/Building Things
Lasercutting:
Mill:
Lathe:
Bandsaw:
HAAS:
Router:
3D Printer:
Layups:
Using Power Tools: