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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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machine shop (for small project) recommendation.

Hi,

I need a recommendation for a machine shop that can make a small part (few inches) from aluminum using an Autocad/Solidworks 2D/3D drawing. It's not complicated and should work as a part of a stepping motor mechanism. Ability to work with metric dimensions is a plus but it's a home DIY project so budget is limited.

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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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How complicated is said part. I know an excellent welder/ok machinist that works out of Meno Park. I don't think his mill is CNC but if its simple enough he could do it by hand.
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How complicated is said part. I know an excellent welder/ok machinist that works out of Meno Park. I don't think his mill is CNC but if its simple enough he could do it by hand.
I believe it's a solid plate with some bends and holes. No welding. I think it should be milled from a single piece of aluminum. It should be quite simple. No high quality surface polishing is required. I can probably post a pic here if that would help.
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I have a friend who has a shop as well and they do a lot of prototype stuff that is turned around quick. In Santa Clara.
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Queeg9k, 04GG, could you PM me their contact info?

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Huffman's Welding Works
Address: 164 Jefferson Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 321-0291
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Originally Posted by queeg9k
Huffman's Welding Works
Address: 164 Jefferson Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 321-0291
Thank you, queeg9k!
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