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Old 09-08-2013, 01:37 AM
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I need to get the item below made, it wouldnt be difficult to do by hand, but would be nigh on impossible to keep it all clean and even.

Its about 80x80mm, with each hole 10.5x3.2mm. Probably 2 or 3mm thick.

Any suggestions who can make it?

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Old 09-08-2013, 03:05 AM
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You havn't mentioned the material.
If steel or stainless you should ask someone to fire up the laser.
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Old 09-08-2013, 03:26 AM
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Old 09-08-2013, 03:35 AM
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Oh you are right
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Old 09-08-2013, 03:50 PM
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Try Russisloud
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Old 09-09-2013, 07:11 PM
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C500 Grill?
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Old 09-09-2013, 09:54 PM
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Nah m1070 grill.
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Old 09-10-2013, 03:35 AM
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Yup have pm'd Russ to see if he can work some magic.
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Old 09-13-2013, 09:19 AM
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Default Re: Who can machine plastic?

For such a grill I´d recommend going down to at least 1mm, better 0,5mm or 3mm with pockets on the back. Gives you the stability needed and looks way better in the end!
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Old 09-13-2013, 11:30 AM
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I was thinking 2-3mm styrene or perspex.
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Old 09-13-2013, 12:39 PM
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Hmm, does it have to be styrene? Maybe aluminum?
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Old 09-13-2013, 12:43 PM
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Well, really it could be anything, but it would be easier to build into the hood if its plastic.
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Old 09-13-2013, 01:37 PM
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I'm sure getting this done with a CNC machine would be the easiest route, but if you can't get someone to do it, I think it could be done with a router and a jig. Or even a jig and drill press an a lot of careful hand filing.
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What about 3D printing it???
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Old 09-14-2013, 06:17 AM
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Russ should be able to do it. The holes are 3.2mm tall, so a cnc bit should do it. If not, yeah a 3d print would be easy.

I must look into getting one of those.
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CNC isn't really necessary, but it would speed up the process. A good manual mill and a lot of calculations would give the same result. I could see it being a time consuming part either way. I know how long it took me to make the deck plate for my truck, with a lot of perfectly spaced holes. I did it over the course of a few nights, for an hour or two. Since this is plastic, it would take a little more work to clamp the material and keep it flat too. All of this could be overcome easily enough. 3.2mm diameter is .125", which is not that small, and a very common sized end mill. That helps a lot. Glad Russ is willing to help you. If something falls through with him, I could always give this a shot. If you aren't in a hurry!
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Old 09-14-2013, 09:34 AM
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Easy to clamp, double sided tape

I would offer to do it for you, but am too busy atm.
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Old 09-14-2013, 11:29 AM
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3mm is just way too think. Look at the original one, if you stand in front of it an look at it at a bit of an angle you can still look through as it is rather thin material. if you use the 3mm material it just won't have the looks of the original truck. Doing this by hand is really a waste of time, same for printing it and then fixing the surface. CNC is the way to go as it only takes a few minutes to get the g code but with thinner material or you get one to fire up the laser as stainless is pretty good if it is only 0,5mm and your grill will have the right looks.
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Old 09-18-2013, 03:41 PM
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we have a local machine shop with a water jet, they can cut real thin but your piece needs to be atleast an inch bigger all the way around to give them something to clamp to, also if you set on plastic throw a thin sheet of tin under the plastic to keep the pressure from vibrating the plastic part ie the table spacing can be over an inch apart, good luck!
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Did you get anyone to make this for you yet? If not PM me, as I may have some down time on my machines this coming week

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