CNC questions

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Konstantinos Dermitzakis's Avatar (by Gravatar)Konstantinos Dermitzakis posted on
March 9, 2007, 10:07 pm
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Hi all,

i would like to ask if anyone had any experience with CNC'ing some parts.
What i have in mind is around 15 aluminium parts, not overly complex (one
circular and most being simply L-shaped) and with around 4-6 holes on each.
Their sizes would range from 2-5cm X 2-15cm.

What should i be expected to pay for such a service(i will not have the raw
aluminium to provide)? Would anyone have any experience with a cheap but
reliable company in the UK that could provide me with what i need? Keep in
mind that i could also live with any kind of strong plastic (if i knew what
to ask for..).

Thank you in advance,


Konstantinos



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Colin Durrans's Avatar (by Gravatar)Colin Durrans posted on
March 11, 2007, 3:28 pm
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Re: CNC questions

Do you have a CAD drawing for these parts? I ask as a DXF file would
assist programming and reduce your cost.

It's going to be worth looking thru' the Yellow Pages for local
engineering firms that may have the facilities to help.

Some times you might find a local schools/colleges/universities with
facilities that may help. These may not be so straight forward or always
available but might depend on you giving them some support, say
technical support on practical projects, in return for use of facilities.

The colleges sometimes have short evening classes on machine shop &
workshop techniques, these will often allow you access to the facilities
and supervision you need to undertake the work yourself.

regards,
Colin

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