and so it continues...
the paraflow hole at the bottom provided some challenge in mounting the radiators. so i spent quite sometime designing a bracket that would be sturdy, fit right into the lower compartment, unobtrusive to the paraflow (and intake fans) and robust enough to hold the rads. it took me a couple of 'prototypes' until i settled on the final version.
it starts with the aluminum sheet, a few strips are cut
the edges are filed and sanded
the corners are rounded off and cleaned up as well
measurements done, bend lines marked and mounting holes drilled
first strip clamped down
bent and hammered down
special treatment on the rad mounting holes
rad mounting holes cleaned
bottom mounting holes tapped
and done
now that the bracket is done, time for 'almost' final fitting, the 240 was the first one up
view from the midplate, the rad mount hole allows minor adjustments
view from the back
view from opposite side
the bracket can block the receiving holes for the side panel
this tab in the side panel will hit the bracket
solution: tab bent back flat with the panel
panel secure and stable even minus 1 holding tab
360 rad gets the same treatment
facing each other
looks alright... queued for painting
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