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| vtsteam:
Simon if you use Sketchup 7 (free edition), Google briefly offered a free .DXF output file format add-on, that I use constantly. So Sketch-Up 7 can definitely output .dxf files. Also, if you add in the free Sketch-U-Cam add-on, it can also output mill CNC G-code directly. |
| redshift:
Simon, It's been a while since I posted on here, guess why. I have been working at a Laser cutting shop. Will start a separate post to show you what I have been up to, it's a lot more MadModder than you would think. If I can help you with anything to do with the parts you need, prototypes included just let me know. (this is not an advert touting for work but a genuine offer) Regards Dave |
| S. Heslop:
--- Quote from: redshift on March 18, 2015, 04:36:39 PM ---Simon, It's been a while since I posted on here, guess why. I have been working at a Laser cutting shop. Will start a separate post to show you what I have been up to, it's a lot more MadModder than you would think. If I can help you with anything to do with the parts you need, prototypes included just let me know. (this is not an advert touting for work but a genuine offer) Regards Dave --- End quote --- I'd definitely be interested to see that. And thanks for the offer but it'll probably be a while till I need anything cut. I spent a surprising amount of time today looking at routers online. The fixed base variety are pretty hard to find in the UK (except the fancy expensive high end ones) but for full sized routers (3.5" diameter body) I found the Draper Expert for sale at a few places, for only £140. It's still expensive for a router in my opinion, but it's the cheapest i've seen so far. There's also the Bosch GKF 600 palm router, that sells for a similar price and is much more available, but it's a palm router and not too powerful. I guess it's worth trying to design the thing so that it can take a few common sizes, or include adapters. And that's interesting about sketchup once supporting dxf output for free. |
| John Stevenson:
--- Quote from: dawesy on March 18, 2015, 05:25:34 AM ---As a guide the place I use (lasershape in Nottingham) has a minimum order of £100+vat I had a manifold flange for an engine and 3 or 4 exhaust flanges cut from 10mm 316l SS and it still didn't exceed the minimum order. I did supply the dxf files and do the cad myself though. --- End quote --- Lee, I use a place just outside of Derby and there is no minimum order, last job I sent in, rush job, one off was £12 PM me if you want details. As a price guide I get type 23 stepper motor flanges cut in 6mm steel at £1 each for a 50 off QTY |
| dawesy:
Pm in bound :D |
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