{"product_id":"aluminium-t-slot-machine-bed-20x40-solid","title":"Aluminium T-Slot Machine Bed 20 x 40 mm – Solid Tooling Plate (Mk2), NZ Made","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn aluminium \u003cstrong\u003eT-slot machine bed\u003c\/strong\u003e profile, 20 × 40 mm, designed and extruded by us in New Zealand. This is the updated \u003cstrong\u003eMk2\u003c\/strong\u003e version of our solid-section machine bed — a rigid, adaptable base for CNC routers, engravers, 3D printers, jigs and work holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's new in the Mk2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe main slot now fits our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/20-series-t-slot-nut-plate\"\u003eT-slot nut plates\u003c\/a\u003e and takes roll-in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/20-series-t-slot-nuts\"\u003eT-nuts\u003c\/a\u003e better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill grooves have been adjusted so you're less likely to break through into the main slot when drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSolid section\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a solid profile (not hollow), so it stays rigid under clamping loads and can be drilled and tapped where you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatible with both our hardware series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne face takes our 40 series \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/t-slot-nuts\"\u003espring nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/40-series-t-slot-nut-plate\"\u003enut plates\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/40-series-t-bolt\"\u003eT-bolts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/machine-work-clamp\"\u003ework clamps\u003c\/a\u003e; the other face and sides take our 20 series hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC router, engraver and laser machine beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printer frames and beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixture plates and tooling plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork holding, clamping and jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMill finish (raw)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a mill finish rather than anodised, so you can mill the top surface perfectly flat once mounted — and it keeps the cost down. Occasional perpendicular lines, blemishes and scuff marks are random and part of how we keep the price low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCut to your length\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a stock length above, or select \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Cut Length\u003c\/strong\u003e and enter the length and quantity you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths 100–3000 mm: cut to +\/- 0.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther lengths: cut to +\/- 1 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery piece of a given length is cut identically, clean and square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(For custom cut lengths, the correct total — a cutting charge plus the extrusion cost — only shows once you reach checkout, not in the cart.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting it yourself\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium extrusion cuts cleanly with a standard drop saw or mitre saw. Use a sharp, fine-tooth blade and a little light oil, CRC or kerosene for a clean cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 1600 mm — standard courier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1600–2400 mm — oversize courier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2400 mm — Mainfreight. The delivery address must be truck-accessible and you'll need to be able to manage and lift the crate off the truck. We can arrange Hiab crane-truck delivery for an additional fee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCAD \u0026amp; engineering files\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDXF profile: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1853\/6573\/files\/Alexco.co.nz_2023.dxf?v=1692071254\" title=\"T-Slot \/ V-Slot aluminium profile DXF download\"\u003eDownload the DXF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDeflection calculator (Excel): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1853\/6573\/files\/store.alexco.co.nz.xls?v=1627594497\" title=\"ALEXCO profiles deflection calculator\"\u003eDownload the calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aluminium Extrusion Company","offers":[{"title":"500mm","offer_id":41695197528131,"sku":"EXTR-SOLID-500-x-x-x","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":40177022697539,"sku":"EXTR-SOLID-600-x-x-x","price":24.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1600mm","offer_id":32038843973699,"sku":"EXTR-SOLID-1600-2-2-AF","price":52.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000mm","offer_id":40785359044675,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CUSTOM CUT LENGTH","offer_id":42301882073155,"sku":"CUSTOM CUT","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1853\/6573\/products\/SolidMachineBedMk21.jpg?v=1682043948","url":"https:\/\/store.alexco.co.nz\/products\/aluminium-t-slot-machine-bed-20x40-solid","provider":"Aluminium Extrusion Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}