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Dan and Kika of the sailboat Uma fabricate custom stainless steel solar panel mounting brackets for a solo sailor preparing for a non-stop global race.Watch The sailor’s original solar supplier canceled her order one week before the race start, leaving her without the power required for race compliance.0:14 The crew uses an xTool 1200W CNC laser cutter and welder to design and produce 256 individual metal components for the mounting system.6:16 They develop a universal bracket design featuring a stainless steel strap to prevent the flexible solar panels from flexing and cracking under offshore conditions.15:20 The fabrication process involves 3D printing prototypes, laser-cutting stainless steel, grinding dross, and TIG welding the components into 12 reinforced assemblies.20:53 The crew completes the production and assembly of the brackets, including tethered pins to prevent loss at sea, within a two-day window before their flight.28:19 Custom fabrication tools allow for rapid prototyping and production of specialized marine hardware without relying on external machine shops.18:59

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