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Originally posted by bigben2k
NeoMoses: nice work.
How did you achieve the 0.045 wide cuts? Or did you go with 1/4? (btw, you can use saw blades, see the Radius thread, somewhere in the middle...)
Where can one get an Alu piece anodized?
How are you going to reduce the bp thickness?
What can you tell us about this "adjustable manifold"?
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I achieved the 0.045" cuts with a slitting saw. It was still tedious to do by hand, but slightly better than an end mill IMO.
I have an anodizing station and do custom anodizing. If you look in the yellow pages under "electroplating or anodizing" you should be able to find a local anodizer. If you need help finding an anodizer, let me know and I'll help you.
I plan on reducing the BP thickness 0.050" at a time with a facing cutter to determine the optimal BP thickness for this particular block.
All I'll say about the adjustable manifold is that the nozzle opening, height, and the cavity space above the fins are all adjustable. This will allow tuning for pumps that cannot supply enough head, and will allow maximum heat transfer for those pumps that can supply a good deal of pressure. I won't say more until I get some paperwork filled out, but the entire design should be revealed within the next couple of weeks.
I know this is not a "groundbreaking waterblock." In fact, the only thing that is new is me implementing an adjustable manifold into waterblocks. I did not invent the concept of adjustable manifolds, just borrowed it from a couple of textbooks. If you look around, there are many inventions that allow variable flowrates and nozzle sizes.