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===Blank panels===
===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 2.28 mm (0.09") for 4U.<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>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51475 Aluminum Panel Guage???]</ref>
Blank panels can be purchased from:
*[http://bridechamber.com Bridechamber] 1, 2, 3, and 4U
*[http://www.synthtech.com Synthesis Technology] 1 and 2U
===Project panels===
Panels for specific projects (CGS, I. Fritz, etc.) can be purchased from:
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