Question for the CNCers out there

rab1d78 · 10-06-2004, 03:55 PM

If someone came to your shop with the metal and the .dxf files in hand how much would you charge to mill a water block? Just to give you an idea of how complex a design. Basic rectangle block with a 3/4 x 2 inch channel with a array of 3x3mil fingers in the middle 3/4x3/4 inch. 2 mounting holes and 8 holes to attach the top. For the top it'd be basic rectangle block with 3 1/2 inch holes. 2 mounting holes and 8 holes to attach the top so I'll probably just use my drill press, then tap the holes. Also, should I drill the holes and cut the metal sheet to the shape I want before taking it to be milled?

Cathar · 10-06-2004, 05:59 PM

http://www.emachineshop.com/

JFettig · 10-06-2004, 07:01 PM

Well basicly it costs $50/hour for most shops. depending on some stuff, sometimes setup can take 1-4hours, programming can sometimes take that long too.

Theres a lot of factors that can make the difference in how long it takes.

are you saying the stock is 3/4" thick?

Jon

rab1d78 · 10-07-2004, 08:45 AM

Its about that but not quite just a best estimate. Its one of like 15 free sheets I have.
I'm not big on emachineshop.com. To have them make my blocks would cost me more than my motherboard, AMD 64 processor, and 1 gig memory.
It looks like I'll be doing it all by hand. Too much to do create the files, bring my own metal and have it cut, too much to do the emachineshop thing, too much time to pursue my hommade CNC idea. If I had a $500 - $1000 extra sittin around I would invest in a water system, I'd invest in better components.

JFettig · 10-07-2004, 02:26 PM

what exactly are you looking for? I should be getting some new quick change tooling in today and may want to try it out on something complex

send me a pm
Jon

10-06-2004, 03:55 PM	#1
rab1d78 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22	Question for the CNCers out there If someone came to your shop with the metal and the .dxf files in hand how much would you charge to mill a water block? Just to give you an idea of how complex a design. Basic rectangle block with a 3/4 x 2 inch channel with a array of 3x3mil fingers in the middle 3/4x3/4 inch. 2 mounting holes and 8 holes to attach the top. For the top it'd be basic rectangle block with 3 1/2 inch holes. 2 mounting holes and 8 holes to attach the top so I'll probably just use my drill press, then tap the holes. Also, should I drill the holes and cut the metal sheet to the shape I want before taking it to be milled? Last edited by rab1d78; 10-06-2004 at 04:01 PM.

10-06-2004, 05:59 PM	#2
Cathar Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2,538	http://www.emachineshop.com/

10-06-2004, 07:01 PM	#3
JFettig Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Willmar MN/Fargo ND Posts: 504	Well basicly it costs $50/hour for most shops. depending on some stuff, sometimes setup can take 1-4hours, programming can sometimes take that long too. Theres a lot of factors that can make the difference in how long it takes. are you saying the stock is 3/4" thick? Jon

10-07-2004, 08:45 AM	#4
rab1d78 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 22	Its about that but not quite just a best estimate. Its one of like 15 free sheets I have. I'm not big on emachineshop.com. To have them make my blocks would cost me more than my motherboard, AMD 64 processor, and 1 gig memory. It looks like I'll be doing it all by hand. Too much to do create the files, bring my own metal and have it cut, too much to do the emachineshop thing, too much time to pursue my hommade CNC idea. If I had a $500 - $1000 extra sittin around I would invest in a water system, I'd invest in better components.

10-07-2004, 02:26 PM	#5
JFettig Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Willmar MN/Fargo ND Posts: 504	what exactly are you looking for? I should be getting some new quick change tooling in today and may want to try it out on something complex send me a pm Jon

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