Anyone had machining work done Off-Shore?

[cjwood23]

Evening all,

Looking to build one of these for my wife.

 

 

It's an 'open source' adaptive hand cycle project - the 3d model and files are available online for download.

 

It's called Project Mjolnir - apparently the name of Thors Hammer....

 

I have the files/model and have downloaded Fusion so I can view the model etc. Doesn't look too complicated and all the normal bike parts I can source.

 

Just need to find somewhere that can produce the metal work from the

STEP files.

 

Anyone ever off-shored machining work?

 

Does it generally work out cheaper than UK manufacturer?

 

Not too fussed about turnaround time as this will be a slow build as and when funds allow - the mid-drive motor unit will be a fair chunk of cash.

 

So, any recommendations for places to try for pricing?

 

Thanks

 

Chris

 

[Steve G.]

That looks an interesting project. I'm not sure if there is anyone in the UK offering this sort of service but have heard about Send Cut Send in the US. There is a guy with a Youtube channel called Stanceworks who uses them to make brackets for his cars.

I do this sort of thing at work but can't offer to make anything due to where it is. All of the flat plates could be cut on a water jet cutter with almost no need to finish them. The bigger chunks would need to be machined from solid, possibly water jet cut out blanks.