80/20 Aluminum T-Slot Structural Framing

The Center is actively seeking a sponsor to make this resource widely available.

Summary

As 80/20 T-slot structural framing is a product the Center purchases through gifts or other resources it requires stewardship to maximize the impact of the purchases. This workflow implements appropriate stewardship:

  • Fairly offer the opportunity
  • Ensure existing employees are made aware of the opportunity and its costs
  • Steward the use of T-slot framing to maximize its impact via design reviews to:
    • Suggest convenient or low-cost alternatives
    • Teach and ensure best-practice design that maximizes its impact
    • Minimize the costs to support the project

80-20 Stock

Profiles

The Center has the following profiles in stock, with a possible maximum length of 140″

  • 1″ × 1″
  • 1″ × 2″
  • 1.5″ × 1.5″
  • 1.5″ × 3″
  • 2″ × 2″
Hardware / Fasteners

Due to the wide variety of hardware and fasteners the Center is unable to stock these, ensure you order appropriate fasteners.

Staff Contact for Review

Please setup a meeting with Manager / Tech Services to schedule a review of your 80-20 design. For review:

  • A CAD model/design showing the 80-20 w. joints and what is being mounted
  • The 80-20 cutlist/BOM

Use this link to book meeting: 30 Min Virtual Meeting

Workflow

Flow diagram showing the workflow to use 80-20