[oly]

saw this in the new MBA. Check it out. You canDL their cad package, draw a part, then have them quote you. They then make your parts. Sounds way cheaper than having a standard shop. Im sure someone will find this link usefull......


http://www.emachineshop.com/ .

 

[Matt D]

That looks pretty sweet! I'm def. going to read through that when I get some free time later. I've been meaning to get some small parts made for quite a while, thanks!

 

[oly]

Originally posted by Matt D
That looks pretty sweet! I'm def. going to read through that when I get some free time later. I've been meaning to get some small parts made for quite a while, thanks!

Not a problem. If you do something let us know the results....

 

[buildyourown]

I found that too. Not to be a wet blanket but I don't see how they would be able to do it cheaper. As someone who runs their own shop, you're only saving one step. And that is an easy step at that. It would probably be faster for you to give me a napkin with a sketch and just have me do it.

I am interested though. Please post if anyone tries it.

 

[zedro]

i wont use anything but Catia...i refuse!!!

 

[Matt D]

I was thinking it could just be easier for some people, myself included.

It's just tough to find the time to get to a local machinist. It could be nice for some people to sit down at night, sketch it out on the computer, send it off, and have it arrive at their house in a few days.

That being said, I might just use their software to create sketches for my local machinist:devil:

 

[Inclag]

Looks neat, but knowing how important communication between a designer and machinist is, I would be a bit hesitent.

 

[oly]

Originally posted by buildyourown
I found that too. Not to be a wet blanket but I don't see how they would be able to do it cheaper. As someone who runs their own shop, you're only saving one step. And that is an easy step at that. It would probably be faster for you to give me a napkin with a sketch and just have me do it.

I am interested though. Please post if anyone tries it.

Hey T, I actually have access myself to a FULL service shop at work. Youll have to come ride the island some time and i can give you a tour of it. I was really just wanting to pass on the info for those others i always see talking about making their own stuff.

 

[mack]

... does any 1 know the dimensions for the 8 inch travel big hit linK??????

 

[ragin-sagin]

nice website...one-off parts are still pretty expensive judging by the example pricing....but buy in bulk and its pretty damn cheap.