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  1. 604Pook

    3d print pricing?

    Was just wondering how people here selling 3d printed parts, are pricing the work. I have a few small product items, that are customized for a good customer of mine, a small new product for them with their branding that I am approaching the owner with for them to sell (very common for me, I...
  2. 604Pook

    Need to change out the ball screws on my 2003 FADAL 4020?

    I was hoping to have the the guy we used to use for machine maintenance do the ball screws and tighten everything up before I moved the machine, but that didn't work out. He had retired at that time and all though said he would come help get it done, it never happened. I moved the machine, and...
  3. 604Pook

    May be a "cheap" option to try out some light automation with a robot

    My dad, sent me a video of one of these working yesterday, may be a an option to try some light robot automation, with a lower upfront $ cost. Most of us have the machines to make one. I have no first hand experience with them, thought it was neat open source concept, and just sharing the info...
  4. 604Pook

    Tips/tricks for 3d printing prototypes you will be machining?

    Any tips or tricks for when it comes to printing test pieces of things you will be later machining?
  5. 604Pook

    So what happens if I let my Solidworks and Camworks maintenance run out?

    I am due for renewal next week. It's a stupid amount to be considering paying out when my current level of software (running solidworks 2022 currently) I downloaded the latest 2023 with service pack 5, plan to update to that, and Camworks is currently 2021, and will update to the latest version...
  6. 604Pook

    Need some ideas for holding 3/4" aluminum plate for machining.

    I have 4 parts identical, and one a lot larger to machine from 3/4" 6061 T6 Finished dimensions of 20" x18" for the 4 and 1 part 30" x 33" Typically I just use bessey hold down clamps or pieces from a clamping kit, but these parts are bigger than my Fadal 4020's table so I will be needing to...
  7. 604Pook

    Breaking 1/32 end mills in 6061-T6

    Having some issues with breaking .0312 4 flute and 0.0394 2 flute end mills in 6061 t-6 plate. I am machining some small D shaped pockets, .04" deep that aren't much wider than the tools. I am running this part on my Fadal 4020, 10,000 rpm spindle. I do very similar jobs in brass, and I can run...
  8. 604Pook

    Doing the "unpaid" work

    One man shop question, when do you take the time to do the "unpaid" work around your shop. Be it cleaning up, rebuilding vises, to making/setting up things to make your life easier? I have worked many years doing whatever it took to get jobs done, I really missed many days and events of my older...
  9. 604Pook

    Tumbler/deburrer

    Looking for a used 3 cubic ' (up to 6 cubic ' depending on cost) deburring machine.
  10. 604Pook

    Businesses Closing in your area?

    In Lower mainland/Vancouver BC, I personally know of a dozen small/medium business closing down a couple of big ones closed down. Some are suppliers we buy from, customers of ours or friends through the businesses. Most have been in business a long time, Either due to property value increases...
  11. 604Pook

    Brass 360 5" and 6" x 1/2" thick lengths... where can I find some?

    Our usual suppliers are saying nothing available until the end of the year. I see some at mcmastercarr available in 7-8 weeks from now, but almost double the cost we pay. Looking for some in stock, hopefully west coast so shipping doesn't kill me price wise getting it to Canada. I only need 1...
  12. 604Pook

    Fadal 3016L not going into highspeed...

    I am contemplating getting another machine, price is right, 2002, with a 4th axis. Holds great tolerances, has the 7500rpm spindle but won't go above 4k rpm, from what I have researched I believe these change from delta to wye on the motor to change speeds. I have a 4020 so I have the two belts...
  13. 604Pook

    Cheapish Vevor Oil skimmer

    First off, I don't make any $ off this link or from Vevor, however I needed an oil skimmer and bought this belt one. Just wanted to share in case anyone else needed one that was reasonably priced. Its working very well for me for the past month running in my Fadal's coolant tank. I had to make...
  14. 604Pook

    Found a 12” piece of turcite…

    Rebuilt in 2003 Fadal 4020, have had since 2009, was planning to do some work to it soon, ( have new ball screw assemblies to install ) but machine is busy at the moment, so this is very bad timing. I was changing out parts and was cleaning chips away from the drain when I saw a skinny longer...
  15. 604Pook

    Small shop material storage?

    I am used to having a 60' of floor to 18' up material racking at the family business, which we had storage for odd ball off cuts in pallet type bins for the off cuts. I moved 6 hours from that shop, and live in the woods on a dirt road, 30 minutes from a small town with minimal materials...
  16. 604Pook

    Looking for a good mid grade 3d printer to get started with.

    I searched but couldn't find anything current on the forum. Google searching is many days days of reading down a rabbit hole that never ends. Background: I use Solidworks and Camworks, a currently run a Fadal 4020, a Masteel CNC Lathe with a Fagor controller, and a Onsrud CNC router with a...

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