I wonder if Paul could use his laser to create some sort of precision 
interlocking barrier at cabinet joints that would make the gaskets unnecessary?

On Apr 9, 2015, at 2:24 PM, Doug Ausmus <[email protected]> wrote:

> >Does any have ideas where to buy thin rubber or similar material for making 
> >gaskets, which would work for laser cutting (no corrosive or highly toxic 
> >fumes)?
> 
> Hi Paul,
> Saginaw makes NEMA 12 / IP-66 enclosures and they use an extruded seal that 
> seems to work very well and allows the door/lid to open and re-close for many 
> cycles without tear-out or wear.
> 
> I don't know what material they use for this, but I have some of these 
> enclosures if you want to take a quick look at them sometime. Perhaps a phone 
> call would get you the info on this material.
> 
>  I can swing by with a small one on my way past if you want to take a look at 
> what they are doing to seal their enclosures.
> 
> Let me know and I'll toss one in the car,
> Doug
> 
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