Re: ground plates

Dave,

To get plate that'll end up flat after grinding is a two step process.
First it needs to be stress relieved by a heat treater, then ground.
Otherwise, it'll most likely warp badly from the grinding, especially
if it's only ground on one side.

Locally, your part cost would be: $75/minimum charge at the heat
treater, $100/minimum at the Blanchard grinder.

Doug

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "turbulatordude" <davemucha@j...> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am looking to mount some rails on the Z axis for my router table
> and the design I came up with would benefit by the use of flat
plates.
>
> I found a local supplier that wanted $60.00 for a 1/2 thick part,
> 8x16 inches. seems a little steep.
>
> does anyone have any other sources ?
>
> metalsonline has cold rolled, but did not have ground on their site.
>
> Dave