I've had all sorts of metal stuff laser cut for my old design business. I've
seriously thought about having some aluminum cut with a ram's head pattern
to use for a grille insert. It wouldn't be too incredibly difficult nor
outrageously expensive. The only drawback I could see, as I mentioned
before, would be coming up with a pattern that allows an appropriate amount
of airflow and isn't too restrictive. Off the top of my head, I'd think with
that pattern it would be tough to get better than 50% open area, and I
wouldn't want to cut my cooling air supply in half.
- Alex
> From: Miles Harris <spikes_duall@hotmail.com>
>
> The next best way that would provide really clean results would be to laser
> cut the images. For metal, this would require a pretty hefty laser. I've
> seen small units (that cost $20,000) that could barely etch the surface of
> the metal. If you wanted plastic, one of these units could do the trick (or
> someone who has one).
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