Manual Machined Aluminum Block to Fit C-Channel

Manually machined aluminum block with chamfered edges seated snugly inside a length of C-channel

An aluminum block machined on a manual mill to fit inside a length of C-channel. The stock was squared up, sized to the channel's inside dimensions, and chamfered along its edges so it seats past the channel's radiused inside corners. Mounting holes were drilled and counterbored for flush fasteners.

On the mill

Layout dye was used throughout to mark material for removal and check the fit as the part came down to size.

Aluminum block coated in blue layout dye clamped in a vise on a manual milling machine, with an end mill cutting the edge

Chamfered edges

The chamfers clear the inside radius of the channel so the block sits flat against the web and both flanges.

Close-up of a machined aluminum block showing a long milled chamfer and squared end face

Fit in the channel

The block was test-fitted repeatedly until it seated snugly, with no rocking or gaps.

Manually machined aluminum block with chamfered edges seated snugly inside a length of C-channel

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