Laser Cut Parts from Ontario, Canada

[domino11]

Hi,
I am planning on building a mechmate and have been looking for a supplier for the laser cut and bent parts. I have a quote for $430.00 Canadian Dollars for all the laser cut parts complete with bending. To get this price I need at least 10 kits. So I wanted to see if anyone in Canada would like to get in on the group buy. I might entertain also shipping to the US if they are close to the Ontario border. (so shipping wouldnt be too high). The orders would be plus shipping for your destination. Drop me a line and let me know if you are interested.

Domino11

[domino11]

Hi,
Still trying to get better pricing. Please let me know if anyone is interested.

[crushmonkey]

I'm not in your area, but I wouldn't mind eating the extra cost for shipping to UT, US if I had to.

[domino11]

Crush,
I pm 'd another user who is in the US who might be able to source you a kit. If he doesnt get back to you in a bit, pm me or leave me another message here. I am still trying to get a reasonable supplier who will do small quantities.

[crushmonkey]

thank you Heath!

[HomeMadeCnc]

I'd be interested in a set as well.

Tim

[domino11]

Tim,
I also pmed the other user that was getting parts cut. PM me if he doesnt get back to you. I am currently getting pricing on the Mamba version.

[Prism]

Hello all,
I am located in Omaha, ne. and have a manufacturing place in town here that will do laser cutting and bending for the new Mamba version. I am running the file to them tomorrow to get pricing on doing this.
I was interested to see how many people want these parts cut out and maybe I can see if they will do a price reduction for quantity.
Let me know what you think,

Curt

[HomeMadeCnc]

Good Day All,
I tripped over this site AFTER starting on my own machine. I'm about a month away from finnishing. We will be building 4 machines (this site design) over the next year. If I can't deligate I'm going to automate! This will be done by cutting out all our own parts with a plasma cutter in my machine. The local tool rental shop has a high end one for $75 a day and it leaves a smooth edge. I'll post when were ready to cut and I'll take some orders if anyone is still interested. Pictures will be posted of our cut parts to prove cut quality.


Thanks for all your posts I've learned alot.
Tim

[cobra427mnsi]

Heath

Did you ever put together a group buy for the laser cut parts? If so, who did the work? If not, did you go on your own and to get the parts cut?

Paul

[domino11]

Paul,
I am just about to receive pricing on the Mamba setup from a laser cutter in Canada. I will post shortly what the pricing is if you are still interested.

[cobra427mnsi]

Paul,
I am just about to receive pricing on the Mamba setup from a laser cutter in Canada. I will post shortly what the pricing is if you are still interested.

Thanks Heath. Yes, I am still interested. I am putting a package together right now to take to several shops for a quote. We can compare quotes to see which is the best price. But, I seem to be having a problem with the accuracy of the DXF laser cutting files. I imported them into Mastercam to clean all the unnecessary stuff ( drawing border lines, title blocks and misc notes) off the drawing. I wanted to take only the actual part to be cut to the laser cutter in a DXF file. However, the part was not the exact size that the drawing called for. eg. in drawing number 10 20 456 PA, the 128mm measurement was only 127.694mm and the 147 mm measurement was 147.5 mm, after importing it into Mastercam.
Did you use Autocad to read the DXF laser cut files ? And, if so, did you check the measurements to see if they were what they were supposed to be? I don't know if the inaccuracy is in the file or the importing into Mastercam. Is it possible for you to check the accuracy of the measurements in the laser cut files using Autocad. If they are correct for you, then the problem is importing them into Mastercam.

Thanks, in advance, for your help
Paul

[domino11]

Paul,
I just sent the original dxf files from Gerald to the laser cutter. He had no problem giving me a quote from them. I have sent he mamba version to him and he said he would re quote after the holidays. I dont have a copy of Autocad installed on any of my machines right now. I know quite a few people have built machines from Geralds files so I am not that concerned. I can see if I can get a copy installed soon and check. Let me see. ( I dont use autocad a lot, Im more of an Electronics person in my day job)

[domino11]

Ok,
Here goes, depending on how many are interested, it looks like the mamba kit of laser cut parts with bending and the skate grinder plates will be about $420 CDN plus shipping to your address. I am not sure what shipping would be from Ontario to your local but would GUESS about $50 to $80. I might be able to get this price down a bit if we have a few orders. Let me know if anyone is still interested. If you are in the states there is another user that was supplying kits. PM me if you want him to contact you.

[cobra427mnsi]

Hi Heath

I will let you know if I need your services soon. I will get prices here to see how they compare. I am putting together a package of paper drawings and a CD with the DXF files so that I can take it ,on Monday, to 3 different shops in the Windsor area that do laser cutting. I haven't contacted them yet so I don't know if they do bending as well.
I opted to go with the geared motors so I am going to have all the optional parts cut as well. In total there are 20 DXF files for cutting of a total of 25 pieces. Attached is the index page with the drawings arranged according to thickness.
I will let you know how it works out.

[domino11]

Paul,
Thanks a lot. Let me know what you come up with. The best price I found on laser cutting doesnt do bending but a local firm can do all the bending for me. If we have more orders the pricing could come down due to less setup time etc.

[Roadkill_321]

Hey guys, I could very well be interested in a kit too if my local laser guys turn out to be too expensive. I emailed them the parts list and such the other day, so I hope to be getting a reply fairly soon. When I find out I'll post the results on here.

John

[cobra427mnsi]

Heath and others
Just as a reference for you, I am attaching the first returned quote so you can see how this supplier has come up with his pricing. The quote is in Canadian funds which are pretty close to the same value as US funds right now. The file is a spreadsheet (.xls). This quote includes bending. This is the first of five that I sent out. I am hoping that the others will be lower. We will see.

Attached quote deleted - please rather mail out in private

[Roadkill_321]

Heath,

I think I'll stick with my local laser cutting guys, their price is very comparable to the one you have and I can save the shipping. Thanks anyway for your research on this.

John

[domino11]

John,
No problem, glad you got someone local that can do them for you. Some of my local guys are out of wack for the parts. ($600, $1200, $1700) I think some firms just dont want small jobs even though I told them they could be run when they have slack time on the machine. (ie slow delivery schedule)

[Corwes]

I might also be interested in a set.

[paco]

I may also be interested. Please PM me the details. Thanks!

[domino11]

Ok,
It looks like the mamba kit of laser cut parts with bending and the skate grinder plates will be about $420 CDN plus shipping to your address. I am not sure what shipping would be from Ontario to your local but would GUESS about $50 to $80.

That is what I was quoted for the kit. Best pricing I have had so far. Paul was getting some more quotes so I was waiting to see what his results were and take it from there. How do you guys feel about the $420 plus shipping?

[cobra427mnsi]

Hi Heath

Just got back into town. Had two quotes waiting my arrival. So far, the quotes from 3 different suppliers are $630.00, $675.00 and $800.00. I am still waiting for 2 others to finish their quotes. I will call them latter today.

Your quote of $420.00 seems pretty reasonable at this point.

Paul

[domino11]

Paul,
Yeah, they are by far the best so far. I had one place quote $1600 for one set. If I ordered 10 sets then it went down to $600. :eek: There would also be shipping on top of that but it doesnt sound too bad. :)

[cobra427mnsi]

Heath
I just got a price for all the Mamba parts including the skate parts for $200.00. However, the laser cutter does not have the facilities for bending. I contacted a shop in my home town that said he could do the bending for $65.00 per hour. I ordered the laser parts and will have to see how much the final bending price is. I can't see it taking more than an hour to make around 24 bends. But, we'll see.
I also order all the steel to build a 50"X100" table including some 8" channel for the main beams ( 13 lbs+/ft ) for $1198.00plus tax. This includes cutting all angles and all pieces to length.
I guess I have officially started my build. I will be ordering electrical stuff next. I know Gerald suggested that we do the kitchen table stuff first. I guess I'm getting too anxious to get going. Now, my wife is after me to start remodeling the main bathroom. Boy, am I going to be busy!

Paul

[paco]

Paul,

did you got that price for a single set?!

[sailfl]

Paul

That is an excellent price for cutting the parts.

[cobra427mnsi]

Paco

Yes, that price was for a single set. I ordered 2 sets just to make it worthwhile for the supplier. Don't forget that is without any bending.

Paul

[domino11]

Paul,
What is the delivery time for your laser cut sets?

[cobra427mnsi]

Heath, I don't know how long it will take. I gave him the go ahead today , Wednesday. He said he would call me when they were finished. I hope within a week. The auto industry is a little slow right now in Windsor so I am hoping that the laser is available. Actually, I was in his shop three weeks ago and they had three large cnc laser cutters. Only one was doing any work when I was there.

Paul

[Gerald D]

. . . a shop in my home town that said he could do the bending for $65.00 per hour. I ordered the laser parts and will have to see how much the final bending price is. I can't see it taking more than an hour to make around 24 bends.

Suggest you mark the bending lines onto the plates, on the inside of the bend only. Also write the angle of bend onto the plate. Reduces time & mistakes.

[cobra427mnsi]

Gerald

That is an excellent idea! Thanks

Paul

[domino11]

Gerald,
Great idea. It sounds like you have been there before? :eek::)

[melissa]

Hello,

My first post here, so I should introduce myself :). My name's Michel (note the French spelling, though I'm of Dutch origin...), I'm located just outside the Toronto area in Canada. I should caution Gerald that I can mostly follow the Afrikaans, it's phonetically close to Dutch ;).

I was wondering if there's been any progress on the group buy for laser-cut parts in Canada? I'm not in a great hurry to build, but I'm starting to spec out parts and such.

Michel

[domino11]

Michel,
Actually, I just ordered a few sets of parts. Most of the guys in Canada have found their own suppliers closer to them. Drop me an email and I can get back to you when they are in ( and I see how they turned out) and if you are interested I can get you a set. :)

[WFY]

Heath,
Are you able to get these parts fabricated? I am up in Pembroke and am interested in building a MechMate 5' x 10' for cabinet work.

[sevendale]

Hi. I just joined in and will need a set of laser cut parts for a 4'x8' Mamba. I'm in Georgia. Anyone gotten that $420 plus shipping number beat? And are those numbers still good on May 25th?
Thanks
Rob

[domino11]

If you are in the states you should be looking at this post

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604

I have gotten my first lot of laser cut parts but they are all spoken for at this time. They are going to the bender this week. The next set will be higher as steel is going up all the time lately. I will have to get a new quote from the cutter when I am ready to order the next batch.

[Caribow]

Domino
I'm in Manitoba and was wondering if and when new parts would be ready?What will the new pricing be?
Abe

[domino11]

Got all my parts back from the bender and they look great. The parts I have now are already spoken for, but I was wondering if there are still any people that are interested in a set. If there is sufficient interest, I will get current pricing on the steel and let you know. :)

[paco]

I'm still interested but I can't make purchase promises at this time... just want to be kept update on this.

Thanks!

[kaartman]

Hi Heath
I would very much be interested in a set depending on the shipping cost to the United Arab Emirates, could you please be so kind to weigh a set and let me know how much it weigh, I have a friend in Ottawa at this moment so maybe I could arrange the parcel via him.
Much appreciated

[melissa]

Hi Heath,

I'm definitely interested in a set. I was wondering how the first batch came out -- I'm glad they look good!

Michel

[HomeMadeCnc]

I'd be interested in a set. Only concern is shipping cost to Calgary.
Thanks,
Tim

[WFY]

I am still interested so keep me on the list.

[Caribow]

Hi Heath
I have a set paid and spoken for already. But thanks. Abe

[acssgt01]

Hi Heath
I'd be interested depending on price, keep me in mind when you get the details.

Rob

[dakmonf]

Heath;

I would like to be included on you list as well. Is there any possibility of having you post some pics. of the product.

Thanks.

[domino11]

Hi guys,
My laser cutter is requoting the parts as we speak, as steel has gone up quite a bit as well as shipping etc due to fuel costs. I should have a requote this week and will post results. I will try to take a few pictures of the set I got this week as well for all to see what it looks like. :)

[domino11]

Hi guys,
Sorry for the delay in this, on holidays till the 5th of Aug. I will have the new quote when I return to work then. Will have an update for all that are interested that week. Pm me if you have more specific questions.

[DJB]

Try getting a quote from www.ontariolasercutting.com I use them and they always have the cheapest price. They are in Tillsonburg Ontario.

[domino11]

Hi All,
I just got my quote from the laser cutter. If there is anyone still wanting in on a possible next set, pm me and I will give out the price. Seems like steel is going up all the time. My cutter says he cant hold the price for even 30 days anymore. So let me know asap so we can get an order in if it works for you. :)

[domino11]

Here is a pic of the parts I got cut. The spider plate is not in the photo but is included. I forgot it on the bench. :mad: Just in case anyone still wants to see what they look like.

[domino11]

I think I have contacted all that have asked to be in on the next set. If anyone else is interested contact me soon. If you sent me an email or pm and I havent replied contact me again. :) As soon as I receive payment from those interested I will be ordering, hopefully in a week or two.
thanks

[domino11]

Hi all,
I now have 4 confirmed (read paid) people for the next batch of parts. If anyone is wishing to get in on this order please contact me asap. I will be placing the order early next week. We would need at least 3 committed people to do another order.

thanks

[domino11]

Update,
Order has gone in to the laser cutter and parts are in queue for cutting. I have an extra set at the moment on order if anyone is interested, just send me a pm and let me know. :) I added the extra set as the price seems to keep creeping up. Wont be long for parts now. :)

[frencala]

Hello Heath,
I might be interested in that last set if it is still available. Am brand new to CNC and have pretty much concluded that MM is the best way to go for me, i.e., best value for the money. However, am continuing to look at all options.
I am located in Ontario just east of Toronto not more than 2 1/2 hours from you.
Thanks,

[domino11]

Abe,
Sent you a pm. :)

[domino11]

Anyone else sitting on the fence for laser cut parts in Canada? Let me know as I am quoting for a new batch now. I dont have funds to keep lots of stock so let me know. :)

[HomeMadeCnc]

Hi Heath, thanks for the parts. All arrived fine.
Tim

[RonH100]

Hi Heath, I'd be interested in a set.

Ron

[domino11]

I will have a couple of extra sets of parts available for anyone sitting on the fence. They should be ready is a few weeks. Let me know if you are interested as first come first served. :)

[astrolavista]

Anyone else sitting on the fence for laser cut parts in Canada? Let me know as I am quoting for a new batch now. I dont have funds to keep lots of stock so let me know. :)

Sent a PM

[astrolavista]

Hi Heath,
Did you get my Second PM? With my addr and such?

[domino11]

Rene,
Sorry for the delay. Check your inbox! :)

[xnaron]

I will have a couple of extra sets of parts available for anyone sitting on the fence. They should be ready is a few weeks. Let me know if you are interested as first come first served. :)


Hi,

How much for the set and do you have any idea what shipping to Edmonton would cost?

thanks!

Brendin

[sudjake]

If your still looking at selling a kit I could be intersted.
Maybe someone could give me a hint as to where to find some of the other parts.

[sailfl]

Jacob,

I don't know if they ship to that far North but FactoryMation and Automation Direct.

[RonH100]

Just a little public thanks to Heath (domino11), got the parts today, very well packed, they looked great!

Thanks,
Ron

[domino11]

Ron,
Glad you like the parts.

If anyone else is on the fence, there is one set left from this batch ready to go. :)

[astrolavista]

Hi Heath

I also received my parts, they are top knotch.. can hardly wait to get them "attached"

Thanks again..
R

[domino11]

Rene,
Glad to hear you liked the parts. :) I really like to see the machines being built with my parts! :) Good luck.

[gaby]

Hi! I be new in this forum. If you have pre cut part for sale, let me know. (Quebec Canada) . Thank Gaby

[domino11]

PM sent

[the_affliction]

Actually got them awhile ago and forgot to post my thoughts. The parts were very well packed and arrived in a timely fashion. Thanks so much Heath great price and also very well informed in the art of cnc it was great to get some advice for my build from him. I still have the parts sitting in my garage along with some other steel. I am slowly collecting the bits and I am hoping to build by the end of 09. Then you'll get to see the parts in action!

Thanks again :)

[domino11]

Kelsey,
Glad you liked the parts. Hope to see your build coming then. Its great to see guys building their machines with parts I got cut for them. :) Good Luck,

If anyone else is on the fence in Canada, I have a new batch coming back from the bender shortly. :)

[domino11]

I still have 5 sets of parts available for anyone who is interested. :)

[digger]

Heath,

is there a chance to get a set for grinding. My laset cut parts didn't include them - they are from first batch, for Mechmate not Mamba..

Milosh

[domino11]

Milosh,
If you mean just the grinding skate parts, let me see what I have in my pile at home. Will get you a pm this weekend. :)

[cleyte]

Hi Heath (Domino11),

I live in Newfoundland and about to start my first build. I have sent you a PM regarding the purchase of the laser cut parts.

Fogo

[domino11]

Fogo I sent you an email. :) For pics look HERE (http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14587&postcount=54) :)

[cld]

hi heath
i'm newbie in CNC machine and took a decision for 2010:p, it was a motorbike:rolleyes: or a cnc:o, and the winner will be in for 2010 the Gerald best idea : the Mechmate :D
but as i saw, the bigest problem is to find the laser cut parts
and apparently, you are the best dealer for the canada :D
When do you program the next batch for 2010? if you program one :confused:
if you are ok, i will put my name on the list for the next production
let me know what do you think,
thanks :)

[domino11]

CLD,
I still have two sets left, I will send you a pm. :)

[miguel juan]

I have only just joined and would be interested in buying the Laser cut parts from someone in Canada. Having read all the previous posts in this section, I fear I have arrived a little late. Any suggestions on a shop that has done this kind of work previously and would be willing to do a single set?

[domino11]

Sent you a PM Mike. :)

[domino11]

Sets still available for the Canadian guys. :)

[wolfy15]

Hi do you know if we can order a kit
thank
Wolfy15
Ghislain

[domino11]

PM Sent

[subkid]

what you still have available.

I'm in Hawkesbury.

PM me? Maybe we can talk by phone?

[domino11]

pm sent