arbengineer88
Plastic
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- Dec 20, 2016
Hey Guys,
I am one of the lead engineers for the process development depts of a medical device manufacturer.
We currently outsource our tooling and fixtures manufacturing and have no in house capability.
I am thinking about purchasing a basic set of equipment - I had 1 lathe, 1 manual mill and a press break in mind. This would be mostly used for prototyping and we would still use outside help to get final runs done at least at first.
We typically design in aluminum and 303 steel but do need to use other steel alloys at times (316L predominantly)
I have experience in design for manufacturing, and I have operated a mill and lathe before, as has one other member of the company.
I am looking for advice on equipment (what types / models that people like), some estimated used costs, whether this seems like a good idea at all?
Again, while we have some knowledge in house its slim at best. I think a lot of hands on will be in order. My intent would be to mostly have this available to try things out in metal versus jury rigging it.
I am one of the lead engineers for the process development depts of a medical device manufacturer.
We currently outsource our tooling and fixtures manufacturing and have no in house capability.
I am thinking about purchasing a basic set of equipment - I had 1 lathe, 1 manual mill and a press break in mind. This would be mostly used for prototyping and we would still use outside help to get final runs done at least at first.
We typically design in aluminum and 303 steel but do need to use other steel alloys at times (316L predominantly)
I have experience in design for manufacturing, and I have operated a mill and lathe before, as has one other member of the company.
I am looking for advice on equipment (what types / models that people like), some estimated used costs, whether this seems like a good idea at all?
Again, while we have some knowledge in house its slim at best. I think a lot of hands on will be in order. My intent would be to mostly have this available to try things out in metal versus jury rigging it.