Making a acrylic watercooling distribution plate / Manifold
WARNING! Long video. The last 20 min is a long stretch of me drawing up the entire part. The first 7 min is the actual "guide"
FAQ:
Q: What program should I use?
A: Solidworks (expensive), Autodesk fusion 360 (free for most people), Autodesk Inventor (expensive), Google Sketchup (free)
Q: What o-ring should I use
A: Ø2 mm is a good overall size for these type of parts
Q: Where can I get o-rings?
A: Search for o-rings or seals in your location, they are widely accessible.
Q: Can I get o-rings in any size?
A: Yes, almost. Ø2 is a common size, and you can find them in a large variety of lengths.
Q: Can I glue o-ring string together?
A: Yes, use locktite or permabond instant glue
Q: Is gluing as good as fixed length o-rings?
A: IMO no. But if you glue the o-ring correctly, they are pretty close.
Q: Any specific types of acrylic I should use?
A: Always cast acrylic. Extruded will crack when machined
Q: What size should my holes be?
A: Ø3.3 mm for M4 threads, 11.8 mm for G1/4 fitting threads.
File download link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ndehya85rph...
Air tester: https://shop.aquacomputer.de/product_...
Polishing guide: • How to polished Acrylic to a clear look - ...
People who do machining:
https://www.clockwerkindustries.com/
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