On-line machine shop!?

[HAL-9000]

I just came across a killer on-line machine shop. The joint is called www.emachineshop.com and it is pretty cool. I downloaded this little built in CAD program they give away for free (it can import .dxf files as well!) and am currently drafting my waterblock. Then, you email'em for a quote and then they build the sucker. They offer very pure electrolytic copper as a base material, and 3-axis CNC milling, all kinds of finishing options (including optical mirror quality polishing). For instance, check out the pic of the Bosch part on this link: http://www.emachineshop.com/faq/prices.htm Looks like they can build a waterblock if you want.

I'm guessing I'll shell out around 200 bucks for the block if I actually have it built, but this seems just a little to easy to believe, so I'm asking around about this shop. Has anyone ever had any experience with this place?

[killernoodle]

I bet any machine shop can machine it for you if you provide the plans for a lot cheaper. I have downloaded their cad program before and it is pretty nifty. Good design, but way too expensive.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by killernoodle

I bet any machine shop can machine it for you if you provide the plans for a lot cheaper.

Good luck.

[Crapgame]

Originally Posted by HAL-9000

I just came across a killer on-line machine shop. The joint is called www.emachineshop.com and it is pretty cool. I downloaded this little built in CAD program they give away for free (it can import .dxf files as well!) and am currently drafting my waterblock. Then, you email'em for a quote and then they build the sucker. They offer very pure electrolytic copper as a base material, and 3-axis CNC milling, all kinds of finishing options (including optical mirror quality polishing). For instance, check out the pic of the Bosch part on this link: http://www.emachineshop.com/faq/prices.htm Looks like they can build a waterblock if you want.

I'm guessing I'll shell out around 200 bucks for the block if I actually have it built, but this seems just a little to easy to believe, so I'm asking around about this shop. Has anyone ever had any experience with this place?

What did the price per block come down to if you had say, 5 of them made? The price comes down quite a bit in volume according to the site. I looked at that place a couple months ago and thought that it might be great for guys who don't have a mill or a nearby shop that can do it.

[8-Ball]

I would imagine that as soon as you start adding features such as fine channels/fins, the price will go up significantly, due to the increased time and the increased likelyhood of broken endmills.

8-ball

[xjoker]

send your drawing to me i have access to a 3-aixs cnc machine. i can probably make it for cheaper. e-mail jenelson@earthlink.net anyone can send me there drawing prefered in .dxf or .dwg for autocad

[superart]

Likewise.

If you send my a drawing, i can mill it for the price of material.

Although, i dont have any experience milling copper, so the first couple of times the materials bill might be a bit high, but still lower than most shops will charge you.