I use a python script I wrote to make a drilling plan, from a simple text file. Then I transform the pdf file in a vectorial design soft:
I print both of the drilling layout and final design side by side on a vinyl adhesive sheet. (Vinyl is really great for the drilling step as it is far more resistant to cutting oil than paper)
I use aluminum panels, that I make out of these:
- Plat aluminium brut gris, L.1 m x l.2.5 cm x H.0.2 cm | Leroy Merlin
- Plat aluminium anodisé gris, L.2.6 m x l.5 cm x H.0.3 cm | Leroy Merlin
I use somme old adhesive book cover roll to protect the printing and give a shiny look out of it.
With vinyl, aluminum panel, the panel costs me :
- Aluminum panel → 25/12 = 2,08E or 4.05/4 = 1.01
- Vinyl sheet → 8,25/10/2 = 41c
- Total: 2,49 or 1.42 euros for a resistant and really good looking panel