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CNC services needed - can you supply or recommend?

Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,415
edited 2009-09-12 09:40 in General Discussion
Hey everybody,

I'm building a new robot using our #27971 and #28971 kits. It's a round base from AL6061, 1/4" thick. The diameter is 16" and it includes a few cutouts for the motors and numerous drilled holes. Finish is to be grained; no anodization required.

This is too big to fit on our CNC milling machine, so I'm looking for somebody who can do it for me next week. We will pay you or trade hardware, or a combination of both (your choice!).

Can anybody recommend a company to do this for me?

Thanks,

Ken Gracey

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Post Edited (Ken Gracey (Parallax)) : 9/12/2009 1:03:12 AM GMT

Comments

  • T ChapT Chap Posts: 4,245
    edited 2009-09-12 01:03
    In Burbank there is a guy that does amazing work for me, in the aerospace area on San Fernando Road. Joses Custom Mold and prototyping. Master machinist, big machines. He just needs a fax with details and is fast. 818*504*9958 tel
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,415
    edited 2009-09-12 04:31
    Hey Todd,

    Sounds fine. I'll ring him tomorrow, or Monday, and get my files to him ASAP.

    In California, so that's a bonus.

    Thanks!

    Ken
  • TimmooreTimmoore Posts: 1,031
    edited 2009-09-12 04:51
    also look at http://bigbluesaw.com you can upload a dxf file, pick the material online.
  • Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi) Posts: 23,514
    edited 2009-09-12 05:11
    Ken,

    Your part has mirror symmetry (assuming the holes go all the way through). You could easily do this on your machine by making two identical pieces and scarfing them together:

    Fig-212-Dovetailed-Scarf-Joint.jpg

    -Phil
  • TimmooreTimmoore Posts: 1,031
    edited 2009-09-12 05:23
    If you have a CNC that can do a bit over half the size, then you can use the trick I have used in the past. Add a 5 hole set in the middle, 1 in the middle and a diamond 4 around it. Then put the alum on the mill with half sticking out the front, clamp well!. Mill half the shape, then rotate round the center hole, aligning the diamond up, rotate the CNC diagram and mill the other half. You could do quarters if the X isn't long enough but that is a pain to get right.
  • pjvpjv Posts: 1,903
    edited 2009-09-12 05:36
    Hi Ken;

    One of my companies, FlexCIM Services Inc. can handle your needs. We have complete machine shop CNC milling, CNC turning, CNC punching facilities as well as automated electronic assembly.... surface mount robots as well as thru-hole stuffers. On top of that we have 4 plastics injection molding machines ranging from 35 ton to 300 ton capabilities. We are what you would call a "one-stop-shop" where we use solid modeling design programs, Solid Edge and Solid Works, and then go on to produce the products.

    We'd be thrilled to produce some of you parts for you. please see www.flexcimservices.ca

    Cheers,

    Peter (pjv)
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,415
    edited 2009-09-12 09:40
    Hey guys,

    Thanks for all of the great suggestions. @Phil & Timmore: I understand and I have used this method in the past. It works but I don't prefer it due to setup time. I'd much rather see this milled in one piece and wait a few days.

    @Peter: okay, will send you the files instead. I'd rather work with our customers whenever possible.

    Thanks,

    Ken
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