Anyone out there use this? http://www.emachineshop.com/ I downloaded their free CAD software (3D!!) and it seems terrific for specific parts, and prices are great once even a small group buy starts. thanks rt
Do a search, this have been brought up before. For someone (like me) with absolutely NO CAD training, I think it's fine and fairly intuitive (but then I'm a computer programmer). Helluva lot cheaper and more results oriented than trying to get some place around here to do it (at least for one-off pieces).
Thanks - - no one had yet actually used them, and an issue was stressed parts. I did see on the Alfa board that they had been successfully used to make some intake manifold spacers. I am more interested in replacing unstressed deteriorating plastic parts and or brackets.
man is that expensive! i just had some CNC milling done on extruded billet aluminum for the perch plates and all 4 including setup was $160. i did the dwgs on ACAD and sent the machine shop the files and they made the parts. if you guys have small projects, it's cheaper to go to your local mahine shop and inquire. i would think that in most cities there is always a competant shop more than willing to machine parts for ferraris'. for those interested i'll offer my services free for small parts, i'll draw them up in Acad14 and send you both the dwg and dxf files for the shop. that will cut down on programing time. i was also thinking of creating a library of parts that can be milled out when needed. then you just ask for "blank" part and i can send over the files for you to take to your local shop. just a thought. anyway thats my two cents.
I've used AutoCad, SolidWorks, and many others over the years. I've used eMachineShop to design some sheet metal parts to make myself and I've designed other things that I have not made. I've never had them made by eMachineShop. I love the software and use it exclusively now. One of these days, I'll have them make something for me that I don't have the capability to make myself. It was probably not so intuitive for me because I had to unlearn all the AutoCad and SolidWorks techniques. I particularly love the 3D viewing capability. Tom Kizer
Russ, I used them to make this dual Pertronix adapter/mounting plate. Their service is fairly expensive if you are only going to make a few, but the unit costs aren't too bad if you make several, usually 5 or more. The cost depends on the part/complexity/etc, but having them build you one of anything (even a small washer) will cost you about $100. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I looked at them for making spacers for my QA-1 installation. I got it done much cheaper at a local machine shop though. It is fun to play with the software though.
