sundewzer
Plastic
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2013
- Location
- Columbia Falls, MT
I want to start by saying we only do custom parts with small build quantities; generally 2 to 10 parts. I am more interested in capability that I am speed. We out source many components that are beyond our capacities and it has reached the point that it will be cost effective to bring them in house. I am familiar with manual lathes, mills, and grinders. I am not familiar with VMC, vertical lathes, ect. So I thought I would reach out to the experts to get your opinion on which machine(s) you would buy. I have budgeted 300k max but I am hoping I can get what I need for 150k with used machines. Thanks in advance, I look forward to seeing what you guys come up with.
Onto the parts:
Shaft - 8.5" OD x 70" long.
Rotor - 16" OD x 30" Long, need to bore ID to 8"
Frame - I have attached a rough outline of the part. The OD will be cast and we need to put some flats on it and some holes in it.
Ends - I have also attached a rough outline of this part. The only thing somewhat challenging is the hole at the angles.
Onto the parts:
Shaft - 8.5" OD x 70" long.
Rotor - 16" OD x 30" Long, need to bore ID to 8"
Frame - I have attached a rough outline of the part. The OD will be cast and we need to put some flats on it and some holes in it.
Ends - I have also attached a rough outline of this part. The only thing somewhat challenging is the hole at the angles.