CNC work needed
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Rupunzell
Bernice Loui
Part drawing in CAD or paper? Either will require programming for cnc production and tooling and set up. No small effort for a single part.
Typical shop cost per hour runs anywhere from $60 to $300 per hour plus tooling cost.
Alternative is to find a maker-space that has a suitable cnc machine where the part needed can be DIY once all the stuff required to run the part on the cnc machine is learned. Or post the request to a machinist forum like https://www.practicalmachinist.com/
Bernice
Typical shop cost per hour runs anywhere from $60 to $300 per hour plus tooling cost.
Alternative is to find a maker-space that has a suitable cnc machine where the part needed can be DIY once all the stuff required to run the part on the cnc machine is learned. Or post the request to a machinist forum like https://www.practicalmachinist.com/
Bernice
Rupunzell
Bernice Loui
Yep, and how PM has changed.. Quite divided between working shop owners that do not have time for that "brand" of fixed in their ways machinist or retired machinist that are stuck in their ways..
There are a few that can be helpful..
Not gonna do that forum...
Bernice
TonyK
True Classic
I have a CNC 3 axis machine that I use Cam Bam to draw with to make a part. It has a feature that converts the drawing to G Code. The issue I have is that I don't use the software to draw a part very often and have to use the instruction video's to draw the part and learn the program again. That takes me hours to do this, just because I am not familier with the software If you have the G code that is a big help. Also the size of the part is a limiting factor as well. The table size and axis travel requires a machine that can hold the part blank. When I retire in 3 months I was considering doing custom work for one off parts. Not to get rich, but just something to do with all of the equipment I have in my shop. ( I can't get good at something unless I have the need to do it. ) I would say show us a picture of what you want and then I and others can decide if it can be made by traditional methods or CNC is the way to go.
I have some parts that I make CNC and that is because from time to time I need to make that part again, like the attachments for the reproduction aluminum grills that I make. It is repetitive and a chore to make over and over.
Also a casting is sometimes a better route to go if the part is made of aluminum. Then some simple machining to do the finishing.
TonyK.
Grimsby Ontario Canada
I have some parts that I make CNC and that is because from time to time I need to make that part again, like the attachments for the reproduction aluminum grills that I make. It is repetitive and a chore to make over and over.
Also a casting is sometimes a better route to go if the part is made of aluminum. Then some simple machining to do the finishing.
TonyK.
Grimsby Ontario Canada
Marc L Frost
True Classic
I have used a guy in Michigan who has made some custom parts for a 1970s sports racer I am restoring. He took some basic drawings, old parts, and measurements and created CNC parts. Not cheap, but high quality work, and he specializes in one-off stuff for restorations and race cars. Rob Ritt - pm me for email and phone number
Marc in Indy
Regan Burba
True Classic
Hey I am a full time tool and die maker trying to start my own shop on the side. I would be interested in helping you make this.
Not trying to hijack. Where is your shop located? I’m also a T&D maker in CT.
Looks like a simple part. Anyone with a manual mill could make that. Depending on tolerances, you could make it with a saw or grinder and a drill.
kmead
Old enough to know better
That is one beefy chunk.