online machine shops?

[Eugene]

I'm working on a project thats pushing the limits of my tools so I was wondering if it might be easier to use one of those online services. I tried the software from emachineshop.com (first result from a google search) but their software doesn't work under wine so I was wondering if others have used places like this before and could recommend someplace.

 

[precisionworks]

The most popular site for online quotes is http://www.mfgquote.com/

Anymore today, there may be a small CNC shop within ten miles -- it doesn't take a lot of room for three or four machining centers. Check with local shops or look for machine shops in the yellow pages, as not everyone advertises on the web.

 

[Eugene]

Will they do one offs, looks like they are into quantity?

 

[precisionworks]

The website is a hosting service for any shop that wants to pay the monthly fee. Shops that subscribe will look each day for jobs they want to bid, could be a one off, could be a million, often the lead times are really short (7 day turnaround is not uncommon). Post what you need & someone, somewhere, will quote the part.

I use a local CNC shop for this type of work. His set up fee is $150 minimum, so one part costs $150 + $20 (for instance). 1000 parts cost $150 + $6.97x1000.

Cheaper if you need a few, as every shop will figure in a set up charge that make one off pretty pricey.

 

[Eugene]

Ok, that kind of kills this then because I'm making one off's, time to buy some tools I guess. I need a 20mm drill bit to start with.

 

[StrikerDown]

Nothing wrong with more tools, Bigger tools, or more powerful tools!

Same goes for guns too!...

and flashlights...

and cars...

and...

 

[Eugene]

Actually my tools are a little too big, I'm having a hard time handling small parts.