DigiTan
New Member
I need a custom gearbox for this upcoming project and because of the torque involved, I'm certain they need to be aluminum or steel components. Preferably aluminum.
The problem is I don't have any metal shop equipment or access to said machines. I knew this guy who used to design small aluminum brackets, then send the designs to China and have them shipped back in bulk. But I have no experience drawing mechanical blueprints.
* What are a few good companies to order aluminum or plastic part designs from?
* What form do they send the design in? Is there some kind of industry-standard CAD program?
* What if your design has missing information? Does anyone warn you?
* How do they charge? Is it by dimensions or number of cuts?
The problem is I don't have any metal shop equipment or access to said machines. I knew this guy who used to design small aluminum brackets, then send the designs to China and have them shipped back in bulk. But I have no experience drawing mechanical blueprints.
* What are a few good companies to order aluminum or plastic part designs from?
* What form do they send the design in? Is there some kind of industry-standard CAD program?
* What if your design has missing information? Does anyone warn you?
* How do they charge? Is it by dimensions or number of cuts?