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Have you used reliable online CNC machining service?

CuriousOneCuriousOne Posts: 931
edited 2013-12-10 09:24 in General Discussion
Hello.

I need to manufacture small (10-40 pcs, depending on price) holders for microvials. The 3D rendering can be found on attached image. The overall square size is 2x2x1/2 inches. It should be made from aluminum or copper. The main trick is the vial holder shape, it is not plain conical, it must have slightly curved edges and rounded tip (I have detailed drawing available).

Generally, I use emachines workshop and they are reliable and fast, but due to complexity of this part, is impossible to draw it in their software, or to import it into their software. Only choice is to pay $50 only for importing, without having the clue, whenever their price will be acceptable or not.

I've tried couple of other sites too, but "thank you for uploading your design, we'll contact you shortly" everything stops, and no contact at all. If I called them -"Oh yes, we got it, will give you reply ASAP" But no info again.

So maybe someone can reccomed reliable online CNC machining service?
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Comments

  • Erik FriesenErik Friesen Posts: 1,071
    edited 2013-12-09 13:16
    Suggest posting the stl/whatever_it_is. Firstcut always gives a price http://www.firstcut.com/ Of course they will require a regular cad format.
  • Erik FriesenErik Friesen Posts: 1,071
    edited 2013-12-09 13:17
    Here is the excuse you have been waiting for to get a high end cnc router, or mill. It would take a stiff router, but might be possible depending on tolerance needed.
  • GadgetmanGadgetman Posts: 2,436
    edited 2013-12-09 13:47
    The new ShapeOko V2 is shipping now, and it can work Aluminium...

    ;-)
  • CuriousOneCuriousOne Posts: 931
    edited 2013-12-09 21:03
    Will post .STL later.

    FirstCut was the first one I've tried. They never replied.
  • Erik FriesenErik Friesen Posts: 1,071
    edited 2013-12-10 05:46
    I'd say something wasn't done right then. I have never ordered, have put parts on that are many times more unmachinable than that, and they always give back a reply.
  • jdoleckijdolecki Posts: 726
    edited 2013-12-10 06:48
    is there a specific reason they have to be aluminum or copper?

    I would think a 3d printer would do this easily.
  • CuriousOneCuriousOne Posts: 931
    edited 2013-12-10 09:22
    Yes. This is heatsing for PCR eppendorf tubes.
  • CuriousOneCuriousOne Posts: 931
    edited 2013-12-10 09:24
    Wow, I don't know how this is related, but firstcut email
    just showed up in my inbox!
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