That's a cool idea, but there is something strangely generic about all of the machine pictures, as if they're straight from the manufacturer's catalogs. I wonder if they recieve the drawings and outsource all of the work ("technology brokers").
I didn't find an address, which bothers me 2 ways. I like to know they're a standup company and shipping could be a major factor. Also I like to know if a company is expert in extrusion or tool and die or custom machining before I jump. Something like this might make inroads into tool and die as I can't get the simplest ones for less than $10K.
[ QUOTE ] I didn't find an address, which bothers me 2 ways. I like to know they're a standup company and shipping could be a major factor. Also I like to know if a company is expert in extrusion or tool and die or custom machining before I jump. Something like this might make inroads into tool and die as I can't get the simplest ones for less than $10K. [/ QUOTE ] Info eMachineShop 666 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ 07432 Tel: 201-447-9120* (9am-5pm EST)
Looks like a very cool idea. THe pricing is very vague though. I'm ***uming it is X amount for the first and each additional is the 10+ (or 100+ etc.) price. I'm interested in it and would give it a shot if I weren't so broke.
You get EXACT pricing as you build your part in the CAD program... It seems to be a little higher than a local shop to me, but not as bad as I thought it would be... The CAD software is super simple. Brilliant concept.
Yeah I've been plating with the cad software all morning. It's pretty good for free. In my opinion its better than autosketch. Now I need to find something I need to build...
I think a few of the Battlebot guys get combat robot parts made there. It would save alot of h***le trying to find someone local for small specialized jobs. Another source: http://www.cncbotparts.com/samples.htm
My latest copy of Engineering News Record was singing the praises of this site, particularly their drafting program. I figured it was just Autosketch, but guess I'll have to try it, especially now that Fat***buick is working at a shop with a foundry.
I might give them a whirl. I need some intake flanges made up and now that I don't have access to a machine shop I gotta do something. If it works out I'll let ya know.
I'd like to see how this plays out. How about the first person to use it gives a review of what they recieved with prices, times, etc.? rjb
[ QUOTE ] The CAD software is super simple. Brilliant concept. [/ QUOTE ] It probably is compared to existing software, but I've never used any type of drafting/engineering software before. I tried their online tutorial & I understand a little bit now, but there's loads of stuff that just baffles me (not that that's hard to do!)...guess I'll keep playing with it...
[ QUOTE ] I'd like to see how this plays out. How about the first person to use it gives a review of what they recieved with prices, times, etc.? rjb [/ QUOTE ] Sound good to me. I know what the flangs are worth so its just a matter of teaching myself how to use the software and getting a price.
I Emailed them about waterjetting some parts that I've drawn in Autocad. They won't quote a price before I convert my Autocad "dwg" file to a "dxf" file and import it into their Cad program. For what it's worth....
i really like the materials list that the program has. does anyone know where i can buy a book that has a list like that, or print one up? trey
[ QUOTE ] http://emachineshop.com/ Very interesting concept that we might be able to use... [/ QUOTE ] wow that is slick! It only took a few minutes to create a metal "thing" and get a price for laser cutting it in to steel.
[ QUOTE ] i really like the materials list that the program has. does anyone know where i can buy a book that has a list like that, or print one up? trey [/ QUOTE ] Machinist Handbook?
why do they need it converted into dxf? Isnt DXF just a web viewable file? I would think that they'd take any drawings that come in and tweak them to make them correct, ala shop drawings in a set of architectural plans.
PBR...."dxf" stands for "data exchange format". It allows different Cad programs to communicate with each other. Why they need that is beyond me. Autocad is pretty much the industry standard as far as I know. Here's their reply : "Thanks for your message. I'm sorry but you have to use eMachineShop software to quote your parts and place orders to eMachineShop. You can import your existing designs using DXF format. emachineshop Your Online Machine Shop" I may give it a try tomorrow.
dxf.....for all the stuff we get laser cut (at work) needs to be in this format, seems to be the standard a****st laser (and water) cutting units that I have dealt with. Cheers, Drewfus
I saw the post, and I thought it had to do with those damned "eMachine" computers... Looks like an interesting concept. Speaking of, my brother had tossed around the idea of running a small cnc shop to do one-off stuff that other shops won't touch. Any of you guys ever had a need for anything like that?
[ QUOTE ] Speaking of, my brother had tossed around the idea of running a small cnc shop to do one-off stuff that other shops won't touch. Any of you guys ever had a need for anything like that? [/ QUOTE ] Yes, maybe... I need 4 custom made front hubs that will mate a stock early Ford spindle to some Vintage Road Race Brakedrums that I was able to buy. A buddy of a Buddy of mine is a Machinist, and he said he would do it, but he has been to busy sofar. And I do not have the knowledge to put something together for the eMachine place, otherwise it would have been a good option...
Drewfus....that is often the case. A company in Michigan that does high-definition plasma for me has CNC software that needs "dxf". The local company that does my waterjet work prefers the "dwg" format. I guess it all depends on the software for that particular machine.
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