Profile notch?

[Diemjoe]

Thanks for the explanation. I am finally starting to get my head around the notch. It is good to know the factors behind the sizing so I can see I can adjust it to my situation.

[dales133]

A rule of thumb is for the clearance for the seal/weatherstripping is to be about 1/4 to 2/3 of the thickness of the seal. My "notch" is 1/4". On top of the galley sidewall I added aluminum trim that was 1/16". I also added .040 aluminum on the underside of the hatch skin that overhangs the sidewall. This left a clearance a little less than 3/16" inch. The D-shaped seal I used was 1/4" tall, so when the hatch is closed it "squishes" a little more than 1/16" (or 1/4 if the 1/4" seal height.)

Im doing almost exactly the same thing with the aluminium on the wall edge and under the hatch skin but the only rabbet bit i have is 10mm and my seal is also 10mm.
Ill do a mock up for you to get your thoughts.
Regards dale

[dales133]

Ok heres some pics of the componants ive found to make the seal/edge.
I may need to change the underside if the hatch to .5 mm aluminium as the piece ive got tbere now may restrict coverage by the edge mold

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