Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:DIY anodizing

Ballendo,

You are so right on this one, I looked into it for our shop. There is one
place that will set you up with all the equipment train you and in the end
you will be certified. The catch is the price, I don't remember the price
exactly but it was in the $xxx,xxx.xx range yes six figures.

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From: <ballendo@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2001 4:07 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:DIY anodizing


> Carlos, Jon, List,
>
> Anodising is fun! AND maddening! Like so many other things, it is easy to
DO; HARD to do WELL! There's a REASON these guys charge what they do! Having
the process understood, and maybe the capability to do a NON-rush job once
in awhile MIGHT be worth it... BUT,...
>
> I keep re-learning that it is often MUCH better to use my time to do what
I do WELL, to make money which I then give to somebody else to do what THEY
DO WELL!
>
> If I am anodising, I'm not machining(includes the setup and cad/cam parts
of machining since this IS a cnc list <g>). In a hobby situation, it will be
great fun to anodise. As a commercial sideline, it may cost much more than
you think...
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo
>
> P.S. Carlos, Those RIT dyes are not color fast (they fade!)
>
> P.P.S. I am not against the idea of home anodising, just against some of
the "we WILL save money/time by doing it ourselves" situations as presented
in this thread.
>
> >It really sounsds like the fast response side of the business is what
>keeps the clients happy (and paying the bills). It seems like a >little
effort on our parts would go a long way towards keeping the >clients
impressed and satisfied.
>
> >BTW, it sounds like getting the special colors you want for anodizing
>comes down to just experimenting a little with the cheap RIT wool >dyes.
Pretty crazy-simple, huh?
> >Carlos
>
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