Anybody do CNC Machining
 

I'm looking to have a custom bracket made up (flat aluminum) to hold a remote thermostat housing. I could do it myself with shop tools but think a CNC produced bracket would look better. I don't have the specs right now, I'm just trying to find out if anyone out there has access to someone who can do small CNC projects.

Lee

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

Hey Lee,
I do CNC machining. Let me know what you need, and I'll see what I can do.
Tim

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

Thanks Tim, this should be really easy, here's kind of what I am wanting to build. Mine won't be as tall, I'm going to run the lines under the intake manifold instead of over it and I'm hoping that if I used thicker aluminum that I could create more of a "bracket" than a "panel" to attach the thermostat housing to. It'll probably be a month or two before I'll need this, but maybe between the two of us we can come up with something simple that looks decent. I'll get back up with you once I can get some measurements.
http://laanderud.com/misc/ThermostatHousingBracket.jpg

http://laanderud.com/misc/ThermostatHousingBracket2.jpg

Lee

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

Sounds cool, just let me know. I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like your example before. That is one sweet looking engine.
Tim

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

Thanks Tim, that's not mine, it's one a guy over on a hemi forum pointed me to. Mine is going to look more stock looking (cleaner).

Lee

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

As high as that sits, you will be much better off to run stiffeners from the upper end down to the front bolts on the intake. As it is, I can see problems with the water pump bolts due the all the leverage (moment arm).

If you have holes in your head (I do :lol:) you could use them. Having another attach point, either above or below will help a lot with reducing loads and vibration.

Re: Anybody do CNC Machining
 

Thanks, I agree. That's not my engine... just a shot with what I'm wanting to do.... but lower and less "sheet metal" looking.

Lee