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    constructing a laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jisaac, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    I am in the progress of making a model of a laptop i wish to construct using cad. How much do you think a prototype company will charge to make it? i'm talking just the chassis here.
    cheers all
     
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    Zenica InterArmaEnimSilentLeges

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    Have you thought about vacuum formed ABS plastic? Just to start with...not as a full time casing.

    Build one from MDF wood or anything rigid that can withstand the heat. Then use something like this to fabricate the shells of your casing.

    http://www.build-stuff.com/1001plans_hobby_vac.htm
     
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    no i hadn't thought of that. i suppose it would end up cheaper this way, the plans are pretty cheap, so i suppose its worth a try. thanks for the info!
     
    jisaac, Aug 17, 2008
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