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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: MaltiK on November 10, 2008, 02:44:46 PM

Title: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: MaltiK on November 10, 2008, 02:44:46 PM
I checked the parts section, they all replied with pricing around $900+, which is beyond (extremely) my limit, as well as the fact that each piece of material is around 11 inches

the materials are HDPE, Brass, Copper, and aluminum, one of each, each being 3-10 inches... what are some cheap shops?
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: ArcMan on November 11, 2008, 09:11:37 AM
What parts are you looking for?
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: MaltiK on November 11, 2008, 04:14:16 PM
HDPE, Brass, Copper, and aluminum...
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: kevinisnekkid on November 12, 2008, 02:37:34 AM
Just curious, what size of pieces?

I'm looking at making a CNC machine.

Would a 3 axis machine be enough, or would your pieces require more?
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: MaltiK on November 12, 2008, 05:04:14 AM
They are flat, so sure
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: ArcMan on November 12, 2008, 09:46:53 AM
OK.  So you're looking for raw materials, not parts... right?  That doesn't seem to agree with your post subject.

I buy all my metals at https://www.speedymetals.com/ (https://www.speedymetals.com/).  They are the cheapest provider of high quality metals that I have been able to find.
They don't have plastic, so you can buy that at http://www.onlinemetals.com/ (http://www.onlinemetals.com/).
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: MaltiK on November 12, 2008, 04:01:56 PM
Uhmm no, I need custom parts, not raw materials,

I need customly cut parts from these raw materials though?
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: ArcMan on November 12, 2008, 04:10:24 PM
OK.  That's what I thought originally.  So I asked, "what parts are you looking for", and you proceeded to list raw materials.  ???
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: SimonArthur on November 13, 2008, 07:59:44 PM
See this recent thread:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=4821.0
Title: Re: Cheap CNC Service?
Post by: Admin on November 22, 2008, 03:54:40 AM
I'm not sure if you can use other materials but what about 3D printing? Definitely much cheaper than that . . .

Also laser cutting and water cutting . . .