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PCBWay does CNC and sheet metal, apparently together (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 7 months ago by smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works to c/machinist@sh.itjust.works

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I thought this group might be able to appreciate this part. I ordered 5 from PCBWay. They are 1/4" mild steel. For just over $30USD each I got them in 16 days. But I have SO MANY questions about their process.

I wanted to share my incredulity with group that might also have their minds blown with this.

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[–] schmidtster@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Isn’t this just a Cnc mill and then putting it in a press break after? What’s so special?

[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They CNC milled the thickness, then laser cut it, them formed it. It's that first part that shouldn't have happened.

[–] schmidtster@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I just assumed it was a CNC brushed finish, pretty standard finish for non painted parts when we order anything local.

Removes dings and picks and gives it a uniform look.