Posted: 11/26/2009 8:23:57 PM EDT
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Anyone here do it? |
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My wife and I had some ceramic tiles cut in that manner. It was a little expensive, but we got six 8" tiles cut to remove the profile of a deer, then that was replaced with a white deer, cut from a white tile. It looks pretty cool, and will make a nice pattern in her bathroom.
I could find the outfit that has the machine to do it if it would help you. This was several years ago, so I have no idea if they are still in business. Also, I don't know if they do stuff other than tiles. |
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We paid $20/tile––6@$120.
They turned out great, and it's very cool/unique, but we were a little shocked to pay that much for tiles that only cost like $.89/ea. on sale. Of course, I have no clue how much it would be to do what you want––or if this in any way applies. Just trying to help. 
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Quoted: I have the design. I have done it in the past. It has some interesting advantages, and a few drawbacks. What did you want to know about it? -ETA cost varies. Do you have the design or did you want to have someone do the design work for you? What material and how thick? Its a set of triple trees made out of 1/8" steel. Thanks so far for the replies! |
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Quoted: We paid $20/tile––6@$120. They turned out great, and it's very cool/unique, but we were a little shocked to pay that much for tiles that only cost like $.89/ea. on sale. Of course, I have no clue how much it would be to do what you want––or if this in any way applies. Just trying to help.  |
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I have the design. Its a set of triple trees made out of 1/8" steel. Thanks so far for the replies! Do you have the design in a computerized format? Individual shops may have different requirements, but most CAM programs that run these machines will interpret DWG (autoCAD) correctly. They may or may not charge you for the time it takes to enter the design if it's just off a hand sketch. Most shops will charge based on time and materials. So the less time they need to invest the less you'll probably end up paying. |
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Quoted: Quoted: I have the design. Its a set of triple trees made out of 1/8" steel. Thanks so far for the replies! Do you have the design in a computerized format? Individual shops may have different requirements, but most CAM programs that run these machines will interpret DWG (autoCAD) correctly. They may or may not charge you for the time it takes to enter the design if it's just off a hand sketch. Most shops will charge based on time and materials. So the less time they need to invest the less you'll probably end up paying. As of now, I only have it full size on a sheet of paper. I was thinking of having them done on a panograph, hence the paper. So, nothing in computerized format. |
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I have the design. Its a set of triple trees made out of 1/8" steel. Thanks so far for the replies! Do you have the design in a computerized format? Individual shops may have different requirements, but most CAM programs that run these machines will interpret DWG (autoCAD) correctly. They may or may not charge you for the time it takes to enter the design if it's just off a hand sketch. Most shops will charge based on time and materials. So the less time they need to invest the less you'll probably end up paying. As of now, I only have it full size on a sheet of paper. I was thinking of having them done on a panograph, hence the paper. So, nothing in computerized format. Well, then you'll have to find a local shop that has a machine with the cut depth you need and is willing to enter the program. Make sure your drawings are fully dimensioned and this won't be a problem. Most shops will just use what ever their hourly rate is, some may have a special fee or rate for water jet use. You'll also have to pay for material- this is probably going to be a good portion of your expense. Make sure you specify the alloy you want. |
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I've never tried this before, but here is a link to a site that allows you to design what you want, then they cut it for you. http://www.emachineshop.com/ |
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We have a waterjet. Why do need to jet it? Is it AR400 or 500? If you are using reg ol hot rolled steel you could plasma cut it cheaper. The jet usually ~$120-150/ hr. + the material, depending of course if you want 1 or 1000 triple trees. Karma Any rough idea how many linear inches a waterjet cuts per hour? Is it a function of the material (tool steel being slower)? |
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Quoted: Thanks Karma.We have a waterjet. Why do need to jet it? Is it AR400 or 500? If you are using reg ol hot rolled steel you could plasma cut it cheaper. The jet usually ~$120-150/ hr. + the material, depending of course if you want 1 or 1000 triple trees. Karma Probably look into plasma cutting. |
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I would get it laser cut. Water jet is better for very thick parts, or if you don't want the edge hardened. Water jet is a cheaper machine, but much slower. Laser is very fast in 1/8" and probably cheaper than the waterjet. I don't know where you are in NE, but in Salina KS, we have at least 3 shops with lasers. I quote all three, but usually end up at Grain Belt Supply. They have 9 lasers, a waterjet, CNC forming and can powder coat if you want it.
They have a minimum charge of $25 per part. So if you want 1 part and there is $1 in material it will cost $26 for the part. If you order 25 they will be $2 each, etc. Roughly how big are your parts and how many do you want? I could give you a pretty close ballpark idea. |
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What do you want to know?
Ok...triple trees of 1/8" steel? (im guessing for a small trike or bike project?) How many inches of cut? We could probably do it for less than a $100 +material. Other poster was correct though...Plasma cut would yield the same results for a little less. |
