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lyrikz 03-03-2012 11:01 PM

Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I need two aluminum blanks. Just need to be 1/4 thick and 3" round. Anyone have access to make 2 of these or know where i could buy something like that??

norske 03-03-2012 11:49 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
K&K Fabrication, Albert Lea, MN. Google that and call them. They can make those and mail them out.

rcbildr 03-04-2012 12:32 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
Let me look at work...I'm a cnc maintenance tech...sometimes we have something like that in the scrap bins.
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lyrikz 03-04-2012 06:02 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by rcbildr (Post 5228564)
Let me look at work...I'm a cnc maintenance tech...sometimes we have something like that in the scrap bins.
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Thanks, let me know.

xb9rguy 03-04-2012 09:12 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I will look also I should have no problem finding that laying around at work and if not I can make them for you. Does it matter what grade of aluminum and are you looking for a tight tolerance on either measurement?

lyrikz 03-04-2012 09:56 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by xb9rguy (Post 5230364)
I will look also I should have no problem finding that laying around at work and if not I can make them for you. Does it matter what grade of aluminum and are you looking for a tight tolerance on either measurement?

Ya, please let me know. 1/4 inch thick , 3" round. i want 2 incase i screw one up. lol.

Thanks again.

lyrikz 03-06-2012 12:04 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by xb9rguy (Post 5230364)
I will look also I should have no problem finding that laying around at work and if not I can make them for you. Does it matter what grade of aluminum and are you looking for a tight tolerance on either measurement?

Any luck guys??

rcbildr 03-06-2012 01:47 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
Nothing yet, but I will keep looking.

beautimus 03-06-2012 06:30 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
uh, could you use a 3-1/4" holesaw on a 1/4" piece of aluminum to come up with a blank you could use? maybe i am not think right or over simplifing .
Tony

six-T-seven 03-06-2012 12:37 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I'm agree with beautimus. Why do you feel this needs to be made on a CNC machine?

lyrikz 03-06-2012 12:56 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by beautimus (Post 5233808)
uh, could you use a 3-1/4" holesaw on a 1/4" piece of aluminum to come up with a blank you could use? maybe i am not think right or over simplifing .
Tony

No, that sounds perfect. Where do i get a 1/4 thick piece of aluminum??? Thats why i was asking the CNC guys, they might have a piece laying around. I have the 3" holesaw.

Where do you buy a chunk of aluminum that thick???

mrein3 03-06-2012 01:55 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by lyrikz (Post 5234265)
No, that sounds perfect. Where do i get a 1/4 thick piece of aluminum??? Thats why i was asking the CNC guys, they might have a piece laying around. I have the 3" holesaw.

Where do you buy a chunk of aluminum that thick???

Around here I use a place called "Discount Steel". (They handle aluminum too) They are located down in Minneapolis. For little stuff like that they have a "drops" section where stuff is sold by the pound.

Perhaps there is a similar metal supplier near you?

mcbassin 03-06-2012 08:27 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I can probably hook you up. I will check in the morning.
Posted via Mobile Deviceoh yeah I know I have some 3/16 plate if you think it will work?

six-T-seven 03-06-2012 10:01 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
here ya go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pieces-1-4...#ht_728wt_1344

lyrikz 03-07-2012 12:09 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by six-T-seven (Post 5235273)

Thanks guys.

xb9rguy 03-07-2012 01:08 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
Hey a found a couple blanks if you want them still let me know. I got 2 that are 3.25 & 2 that are about 2.375 you can have them all if you want them but they have tiny nicks in them.....don't know if that matters to you or not. Let me know. Or if the nicks are a problem I can give you a couple little chunks to hole saw cut them yourself as mentioned above since I won't be able to break away and cut them myself anytime soon.
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rcbildr 03-07-2012 02:03 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by lyrikz (Post 5234265)
No, that sounds perfect. Where do i get a 1/4 thick piece of aluminum??? Thats why i was asking the CNC guys, they might have a piece laying around. I have the 3" holesaw.

Where do you buy a chunk of aluminum that thick???

I'll see if I can dig up some pieces. That might be easier to find.

xb9rguy 03-07-2012 05:49 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I work in a metal shop so I can get you whatever you need I am just trying to find scrap so it doesn't cost anything. Which is why I said I can give you those little drops that have very small lead ins from water jet and laser or a couple small pieces of 1/4" plate. Just let me know. Or if you want something exact I can get that too but it won't be free then unfortunately.

lyrikz 03-07-2012 11:22 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by xb9rguy (Post 5235778)
Hey a found a couple blanks if you want them still let me know. I got 2 that are 3.25 & 2 that are about 2.375 you can have them all if you want them but they have tiny nicks in them.....don't know if that matters to you or not. Let me know. Or if the nicks are a problem I can give you a couple little chunks to hole saw cut them yourself as mentioned above since I won't be able to break away and cut them myself anytime soon.
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Yeah please. I can hole cut them myself. I was going to use 1/8 steel but i need it thicker and do not want to do 1/4 steel. lol.

I will message you my info. You have a paypal account i can send you some money? I just want to be able to cut 2 blanks out, 3".
If they were clear that would be best. Let me know and thanks again. This would be 1/4 thick aluminum right? Is there aluminums that are stronger then others?

xb9rguy 03-07-2012 01:37 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I don't have pay pal, sorry. I can just send it to you and a receipt of shopping costs or meet you in the middle if you want. Either way works for me. Just let me know, we can figure something convenient out
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lyrikz 03-07-2012 01:51 PM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
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Originally Posted by xb9rguy (Post 5236437)
I don't have pay pal, sorry. I can just send it to you and a receipt of shopping costs or meet you in the middle if you want. Either way works for me. Just let me know, we can figure something convenient out
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Ya, just let me know what you want, i can mail you some funds to. Whatever you like. I appreciate the help.

rcbildr 03-08-2012 05:40 AM

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC and make a simple part?
 
I finally found where we keep our scrap round stuff. I have 2 pieces that are not exactly 1/4" thick...one is a little heavy and the other a little thin...but they are yours if you want them.


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