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Old 06-04-2020, 05:54 AM
Dean Pichon Dean Pichon is offline
 
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Default Looking for recommendations for a CNC routing service

I'd like to have some RV parts CNC'ed using CAD files I provide. Can anyone recommend a shop that can be competitive with one-off jobs?

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Old 06-04-2020, 06:11 AM
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Dean,

Not sure if you're still in Mass, if you are (or even if you aren't) try Joe Edmunds at Coastal Milling Works in Medford MA - http://www.coastalmillingworks.com.

I'm sure Joe would be happy to help. He does a lot of low-volume work for projects at MIT and other places in Boston. He also did a few one-offs for my RV project and is a great guy to work with. Tell him I sent you!

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Old 06-04-2020, 09:44 AM
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I'd like to have some RV parts CNC'ed using CAD files I provide. Can anyone recommend a shop that can be competitive with one-off jobs?

Thanks,

For 2D parts
https://www.bigbluesaw.com/
Is the cheapest I have found for waterjet or laser

For smaller stuff, I could even help you out. I have a CNC mill, but working area isn't huge, about 5.75" x 15"



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Old 06-04-2020, 02:50 PM
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Dean---you might contact Steve, my partner at AS Flightlines. He may be able to fit it in.
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Old 06-04-2020, 06:26 PM
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Default Cosmetic or structural?

There are many people who can do what you are asking, however, the difference between cosmetic bling and structural components can make a huge difference on the job and liability. I am very involved in the process at my day job, and it can become sensitive. Cosmetic and cool stuff should be easy..the other, not so much.
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Old 06-04-2020, 06:31 PM
Dean Pichon Dean Pichon is offline
 
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Hi All,

Thanks for the great leads. I will check them out.

Dave - I'm in the 'burbs west of Boston so a Medford lead is great. Thanks,

Dean
Bolton, MA
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