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=== Blank panels ===
6061 aluminum alloy, T3 or T6 temper, is easy to come by, can be easily worked. Thickness usually ranges between 1.5 mm (0.62") and 2.5 mm (0.12") but see what is standard for the format, e.g. a thickness of 2 mm (0.08") for [[3U]], up to 2.5mm. Softer 1100-H aluminium alloy from [http://metalphoto.com/ MetalPhoto] and 1.59 mm (0.625") thick, is used for many Euro panels but is usually punched rather than drilled.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=86107 What type of aluminium is used for faceplates?], Muff Wiggler forum, June 2013</ref><ref
For small panels it's cheapest to buy Doepfer pre-made blank panels. For wider panels it might be worth getting them done by Frontpanel Express, without labeling and with whatever holes are required. Getting aluminum cut by general online metal suppliers is going to deliver metal that is approximate in size and the edges will need filing down to get it to the correct size.<ref name="guage"<ref>[http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50409&start=all&postdays=0&postorder=asc Sheet Metal (aluminium) UK], Muff Wiggler forum, January 2012</ref>
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