Panel cutout for Shadin miniflo - is there a name for it?

[Ross Taylor]

And...yes...before someone states the obvious, it's named a rectangle.  HAHA! 

The Miniflo shares what seems to be a somewhat common shape for the cutout, a rectangle with angled corners.  I got a diagram from Shadin and could cut it manually and carefully, but this seems to be a commonly used shape and I'm hoping to find a punch or trim ring for it (in case the cutting isn't as perfect as we'd like).  So far, I can't find either of those...but I'm sure I'm challenged by not knowing the name for this shape...if there is a standard name for the panel opening.

Thanks MS!

Ross

[PTK]

6 minutes ago, Ross Taylor said:

I'm sure I'm challenged by not knowing the name for this shape...if there is a standard name for the panel opening.

That's called 1/2 ATI instrument cutout.

[Ross Taylor]

1 hour ago, PTK said:

That's called 1/2 ATI instrument cutout.

Why, thank you very much!

[StevenL757]

A Shadin Miniflo 1/2 ATI Octagonal Instrument Panel Cutout

Abbreviated SMAOIPC.  ;-)

[PTK]

8 minutes ago, Ross Taylor said:

Why, thank you very much!

Don’t mention it! 

[Lance Link]

That would be easy to make out of plastic.

 

[Aerodon]

Ross, I have that template for my CNC machine, what do you want the outside line to look like and what thickness material?  I'll cut and mail it for $25, you can trim if necessary and paint.

  Don

supercub180@gmail.com

[Ross Taylor]

30 minutes ago, Aerodon said:

Ross, I have that template for my CNC machine, what do you want the outside line to look like and what thickness material?  I'll cut and mail it for $25, you can trim if necessary and paint.

  Don

supercub180@gmail.com

Wow, right on! Thanks - I’ll email you tomorrow. 

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On 7/11/2020 at 11:06 PM, Aerodon said:

Ross, I have that template for my CNC machine, what do you want the outside line to look like and what thickness material?  I'll cut and mail it for $25, you can trim if necessary and paint.

  Don

supercub180@gmail.com

Cut Two.  I need one too.  I’ll send a PM so you can give me mailing address for check.  Thank you!