Hi :)

Posted by bigshrek2005

on 2010-11-25 11:20:03 UTC

Total newb here...I'm about to embark on making small parts and I'm
trying to figure out the least expensive way to do it...but do it well.

Most parts will be no larger than 2"x3"x1", made of hardened aluminium,
so I guess a basic mini-CNC-robot or CNC-mill will be the way to go.

The parts will be flat on two sides...many with a cut 3/8" groove on
the bottom side.

So what should I start with?

What pitfalls should I avoid?

Should I take a college course in Cad/Cam/Machining?

Discussion Thread

bigshrek2005 2010-11-25 11:20:03 UTC Hi :) Jon Elson 2010-11-25 12:11:10 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hi :) David G. LeVine 2010-11-25 23:22:10 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hi :) CNC 6-axis Designs 2010-11-26 01:29:43 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hi :) - making parts Stephen 2010-11-26 05:50:50 UTC Re: Hi :) - making parts ED MAISEY 2010-11-26 11:23:28 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Hi :) - making parts bigshrek2005 2010-11-30 01:03:38 UTC Re: Hi :) Jon Elson 2010-11-30 09:12:44 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Hi :)