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These were advertised a bit on some YT channels I watch, they also 3d print SLS in stainless.
Have been using them for metal 3D printing as well as some basic machined parts. What came back was very impressive, especially for the priceOnline CNC Machining Service - JLCCNC
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These were advertised a bit on some YT channels I watch, they also 3d print SLS in stainless.
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What does the model look like ?
Post up a screen shot and the price from xometry.
Thought they were pretty much America only since international shipping, wish we had something like them and mcmaster-carr hereOnline CNC Machining Service - JLCCNC
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These were advertised a bit on some YT channels I watch, they also 3d print SLS in stainless.
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Complete Engineering Services (Carlisle) Ltd not particularly cheap but very good to deal with. Talk to Nathan
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I use them for my PCB prototypes. Turn round is usually 1 week from uploading the gerber files to receiving the boards. Postage is around £16 for 2kgs. It does step up a bit when the weight goes up!
I'd machine them for that price!
From those thumbnails, there doesn't appear to be anything too complex to them, unless you have machined features on the underside?
The wheel could be the most problematic, depending on what the shape/profile is around the OD?
The biggest cost is the setup time.
If you're not in a rush, I'll probably have some time over Christmas/New Year, although I doubt I'd have material for the Body.
I think I've got some 12mm bar kicking around, but I'd have to check (certainly got 8 and 10mm). I might have some 20mm bar buried somewhere, but I've not machined anything that thick for a while, so can't remember what offcuts are lying around.
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This seller has L168 which is a high strength alloy if that's any good?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185866911271
Just spotted this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226072196891
Could definitely work as fits all parts but hefty bandsaw required
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Decided to have a look again after seeing the high prices first time, didn't realise you can select the time frame to drop the cost and cheaper shipping options and new user discount so can get all 4 parts in 7075 anodised and shipping for the price of 1 part other companies were quoting at £150 all inOnline CNC Machining Service - JLCCNC
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These were advertised a bit on some YT channels I watch, they also 3d print SLS in stainless.
I've just put 2 and 2 together and realised it's same seller as usernameMay be worth asking @hotponyshoes
And made the mistake of looking what else he has god I would love to have one of those titanium blocks polished for my desk
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I can probably slab it up with the bandsaw if required although I've got plenty of other sizes in 7075 that may do the job.
What sizes do you actually need?
The main aluminium parts have overall dimensions of -
132*82*18mm
64*54*12mm
51*51*10mm
130*82*3mm
And I need 2 of my devices since one will be tested to destruction and other probably the same fate just after other not super destructive tests hence checking all could fit in the block before realising it's your ebay lol
Ultimately it depends on if I can find someone to do the cnc work for a reasonable price but would be pretty hard to beat the jlccnc quote at £150 shipped AND anodised (anodising isn't needed for these test ones as shouldn't chance the material properties that much but at only a couple of quid extra might as well) as most western companies can't compete against Chinese mass production unfortunately :/
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If you can find someone to machine them I can probably find a bit of plate to suit.
A bit 20mm thick that's big enough to nest all the parts and allow for clamping and you should be able to machine them all out in one go.
Or different thickness of plate will save you money on material costs but increase setup costs/time for machining.
Ignore the ebay prices as they have muppet tax on but I'd be surprised if you can source the materials and have it machined in the uk for less than what the chinese will charge you.
Downside with china and prototyping is the turnaround time and when you find out the prototype is not quite right. You can't just send something back to have another mm taken off or pick up the phone to the machinist and ask for advice on something that didn't come out as you were expecting.
