How to cut aluminum plate?

AndyF said

I don't even bother cutting stuff like that anymore. I just shoot a drawing over to the local laser cutting shop and then drive over and pick up the parts. Just about everything I do anymore on the car starts with a laser cut part. No mess no fuss and they fit perfect.

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Laser-cutting is certainly one way to do it, but there is another cutting medium that does really good work.

It's a water cutter that uses high-pressure water that has a abrasive in it. I got some 1/2"-thick aluminum plate cut for a supercharger mount a couple of years ago and was surprised at how smooth and nice the cut edges looked. It looked like it was cast that way...

I have included pictures.

The place is called "Aqua Contour" and is located near Russellville, Arkansas.

Here is the contact information:

Aqua Contour
97 Gunn Place
Russellville, AR 72802

phone (479) 890 9884

Just send them a cardboard template of the piece you want and they will put that shape into their computer. Then, they can make one, or, several identical pieces for you.

Here's a mounting plate they made for me...