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0 pointssschueller4y ago0 comments

This isn't an injection molded part or something with electronic components. There aren't even any fans included.

Laser/water jet cutting metal and powder coating it is so common that you can submit such an order online and have it in a day.

What I am trying to say is that the cost because of small quantities does not apply here. This is just the cost of the brand.

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azinman24y ago

And the cost of the design, which you’re pricing at $0.

Personally I thought it was cool and if I were in the market to build a PC I’d consider it.

daniel_reetz4y ago

Actually a laser or waterjet has to pierce all those arrays of holes and slots, which take time, which is what you charge for. Plus deburring and powdercoating. At only 1mm thick the pierces will go fast, but prices will not be cheap until you're punching out low thousands on a CNC turret punch. Source: I own and operate a waterjet and frequently design similar parts.

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