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I need 6-8 pieces machined from Bronze. The specific alloy is not too critical as these are just prototype parts. I will send files to interested/qualified responses directly. Here are...

Thanks for all the replies everyone. We're digging a little deeper on the models suggested. We just ended up allocating the space based on the largest of the likely models (we're building out a new...

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I have been searching and searching but can't really seem to make any progress on a purchase decision.

I have a small design and manufacturing company. We have 3 good domestic suppliers...

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Unfortunately I have to go 'dry' because of the electronic components housed inside.

Any other thoughts??

John

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This is probably a strange request, but I know one of you out there probably has some good advice on this.

We have products which have expensive machined housings with small round glass...

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We sell products that use machined aluminum parts. We are offering different colors of anodizing, but I would prefer to manufacture the parts in large lots (eg 1k to 5k pcs) and then...

Thanks very much StoneBuilt, and to those others who have replied directly. We'll contact you directly and let you know more about our needs. Thanks again!
John

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We are a company that designs lighting and related products. We need someone who can quickly, reasonably and reliably machine short-run (eg 5 to 50 pcs) prototype parts from 6061. Most...

Interestingly, I may be embarking on this same project soon.

I did some internet searches and found H&W machine repair:
http://www.machinerypartsdepot.com/
I called and spoke to a guy named...

Thanks yet again for all the great comments.

Whichever machine I get will see very light use - probably less than 20 hours per month. Right now I do not have the need for an extremely precise...

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Ian - I am having a hard time figuring out 'reasonable' values, so I really don't know what I should expect to pay for it. I certainly don't expect to find a...

Thanks very much for the response. Yes, the guy said he'd include a set of collets and a vice, and the machine also has a Bijur oiler. I did ask about the head and he said he was not sure of the...

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I am looking at a used Bridgeport machine for my shop. We do light prototyping, mostly in aluminum, and though I have used a mill it has been some years so I am definitely a novice.
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Thanks very much. I will read through it!

Hi Guys,

My company does light prototyping in aluminum, plastics, and some stainless and I want to start doing more of the simple stuff in-house. I was initially considering a Grizzley or Shop...

Coming along very nicely! Nice backlash nut assy. Looks like you have plenty of room to adjust to keep it tight. When you finish I will be interested to know the total time and $ spent.

Keep...

Wow! This is a great post! I am very eager to watch your progress. I think your machine is almost identical to one which I am considering. It is also an Asian machine (not sure if it is Chinese...

Oops! Thanks for the corrected link. Shop Fox sells the same exact machine, just in off-white instead of green:http://www.woodstockint.com/Products/M1008

I don't expect either to be a 'high end'...

Thanks for all the good info. I have thought of used, but to be honest I am so unfamiliar with the various machines that I don't have confidence that I'd be able to ensure that I'm not getting...

Hello all,
I am very new to this forum, but have spent many hours in the last few days pouring over the wealth of information.

We do product design and very short-run prototyping (eg, 3-5...