Getting things cut to shape?

nobodythere

Hello,
This is a very broad question but I'm wondering, if I had something that I wanted to get cut, like say a box or whatever and I did up all the views in AutoCAD, is there anywhere that I could take it to to get it cut, particularly if I didn't want many of them. What are these places called and anyone know of any one in Galway? Would it be costly considering I only want one?

pauln

Hi,
A machine or engineering shop should be able to do this for you. These things can cost a bit more then you might expect, the materials don't cost much but the labour is the expensive bit.

A quick goldenpages search http://www.goldenpages.ie/search/galway/engineer.html.

militarymecheng

It depends on what type of material you want to use, i.e. machining from a solid block (the most expensive), perhaps its can be could out of sheet material or fabricated (cut up standard sizes and weld/join togther). Generally I cut things from sheet material and the most accurate way to do it from CAD is using a profile cutter. You could also bend sheet material as well. Pat Rynn engineering in the Docks is proabably a good choice, they have a counter where you can walk in with your drawing or job. Many engineering companies will be reluclant to take on small jobs... if you have no joy I have a small engineering workshop in Loughrea.

joeyla

Check out www.emachineshop.com and download their software.

It takes a bit of learning but for small jobs I think it will be hard to do better. And you get instant quotes....