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#374243 - 15/01/2024 18:42 Panel punching
larry818
old hand

Registered: 01/10/2002
Posts: 1039
Loc: Fullerton, Calif.
Hi,

I wonder if anyone knows of an online source for cnc punching or some other way I can make panels for my projects?

In the past, I've had a local metal shop cnc punch powder coated aluminum for this, but they charge kind of a lot and lately don't do good work.

I'm assuming there's online services for this now, but my search-fu is failing me.

Here's what I'm trying do to:
[img]https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t...amp;oe=65CCD729[/img]

That thing in behind the keyboard. It's a PLC test rig.

Thanks,

Larry

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#374245 - 17/01/2024 11:02 Re: Panel punching [Re: larry818]
tahir
pooh-bah

Registered: 27/02/2004
Posts: 1914
Loc: London
You'll get a cleaner cut with something like this won't you?

https://xometry.uk/laser-cutting/?utm_so...ASAAEgIEXvD_BwE

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#374246 - 18/01/2024 05:24 Re: Panel punching [Re: larry818]
Shonky
pooh-bah

Registered: 12/01/2002
Posts: 2009
Loc: Brisbane, Australia
What about from China from one of the places more known for PCB fabrication like PCBway? They do all sorts of fabrication these days like CNC cutting, 3D printing etc.
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#374247 - 18/01/2024 09:18 Re: Panel punching [Re: Shonky]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31597
Loc: Seattle, WA
There's also places like https://www.emachineshop.com/ - I don't know if they are any good, I have never tried them, I'm just giving an example of the type of business.
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#374249 - 28/01/2024 11:15 Re: Panel punching [Re: larry818]
larry818
old hand

Registered: 01/10/2002
Posts: 1039
Loc: Fullerton, Calif.
Thanks! I'll contact those places.

The cnc punch leaves surprisingly clean cuts, if the machine isn't filthy. Laser leaves the edges way too sharp.

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