eMachine Shop [Archive]

fatassbuick

07-16-2004, 06:07 AM

That's a cool idea, but there is something strangely generic about all of the machine pictures, as if they're straight from the manufacturer's catalogs. I wonder if they recieve the drawings and outsource all of the work ("technology brokers").

Flat Ernie

07-16-2004, 06:12 AM

So who's going to be the first to try it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Phil1934

07-16-2004, 06:16 AM

I didn't find an address, which bothers me 2 ways. I like to know they're a standup company and shipping could be a major factor. Also I like to know if a company is expert in extrusion or tool and die or custom machining before I jump. Something like this might make inroads into tool and die as I can't get the simplest ones for less than $10K.

JamesG

07-16-2004, 06:18 AM

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I didn't find an address, which bothers me 2 ways. I like to know they're a standup company and shipping could be a major factor. Also I like to know if a company is expert in extrusion or tool and die or custom machining before I jump. Something like this might make inroads into tool and die as I can't get the simplest ones for less than $10K.

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Info (http://emachineshop.com/company/contact.htm)

eMachineShop
666 Godwin Ave.
Midland Park, NJ 07432

Tel: 201-447-9120* (9am-5pm EST)

Revhead

07-16-2004, 12:30 PM

Looks like a very cool idea. THe pricing is very vague though. I'm assuming it is X amount for the first and each additional is the 10+ (or 100+ etc.) price. I'm interested in it and would give it a shot if I weren't so broke.

Ryan

07-16-2004, 12:35 PM

You get EXACT pricing as you build your part in the CAD program... It seems to be a little higher than a local shop to me, but not as bad as I thought it would be... The CAD software is super simple. Brilliant concept.

**DONOTDELETE**

07-16-2004, 12:48 PM

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666 Godwin Ave.

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Thats an interesting address http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Revhead

07-16-2004, 12:51 PM

Yeah I've been plating with the cad software all morning. It's pretty good for free. In my opinion its better than autosketch. Now I need to find something I need to build...

redpunk

07-16-2004, 01:39 PM

This is kool, I wonder how it will go over...

Unkl Ian

07-16-2004, 01:50 PM

I think a few of the Battlebot guys get combat robot parts made there.
It would save alot of hassle trying to find someone local for small specialized jobs.

Another source: http://www.cncbotparts.com/samples.htm

Phil1934

07-19-2004, 06:29 AM

My latest copy of Engineering News Record was singing the praises of this site, particularly their drafting program. I figured it was just Autosketch, but guess I'll have to try it, especially now that Fatassbuick is working at a shop with a foundry. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

roadstar

07-19-2004, 08:30 AM

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The CAD software is super simple. Brilliant concept.

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My thoughts exactly.

zman

07-19-2004, 09:27 AM

A buddy of mine that does those battle bot things has used them and is very satisfied.

porknbeaner

07-19-2004, 09:40 AM

I might give them a whirl. I need some intake flanges made up and now that I don't have access to a machine shop I gotta do something.
If it works out I'll let ya know.

rjb

07-19-2004, 10:07 AM

I'd like to see how this plays out.
How about the first person to use it gives a review of what they recieved with prices, times, etc.?

rjb

Flat Ernie

07-19-2004, 10:25 AM

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The CAD software is super simple. Brilliant concept.

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It probably is compared to existing software, but I've never used any type of drafting/engineering software before. I tried their online tutorial & I understand a little bit now, but there's loads of stuff that just baffles me (not that that's hard to do!)...guess I'll keep playing with it...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

porknbeaner

07-19-2004, 10:39 AM

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I'd like to see how this plays out.
How about the first person to use it gives a review of what they recieved with prices, times, etc.?

rjb

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Sound good to me. I know what the flangs are worth so its just a matter of teaching myself how to use the software and getting a price.

**DONOTDELETE**

07-19-2004, 11:18 AM

I Emailed them about waterjetting some parts that I've drawn in Autocad. They won't quote a price before I convert my Autocad "dwg" file to a "dxf" file and import it into their Cad program.

For what it's worth.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

trey

07-19-2004, 02:12 PM

i really like the materials list that the program has. does anyone know where i can buy a book that has a list like that, or print one up?

trey

41ChevyTrucker

07-19-2004, 02:56 PM

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http://emachineshop.com/

Very interesting concept that we might be able to use...

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wow that is slick! It only took a few minutes to create a metal "thing" and get a price for laser cutting it in to steel.

fatassbuick

07-19-2004, 09:11 PM

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i really like the materials list that the program has. does anyone know where i can buy a book that has a list like that, or print one up?

trey

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Machinist Handbook?

MrHavard

07-19-2004, 09:17 PM

why do they need it converted into dxf? Isnt DXF just a web viewable file? I would think that they'd take any drawings that come in and tweak them to make them correct, ala shop drawings in a set of architectural plans.

**DONOTDELETE**

07-19-2004, 09:26 PM

PBR...."dxf" stands for "data exchange format". It allows different Cad programs to communicate with each other. Why they need that is beyond me. Autocad is pretty much the industry standard as far as I know. Here's their reply :

"Thanks for your message. I'm sorry but you have to use eMachineShop software to quote your parts and place orders to eMachineShop. You can import your existing designs using DXF format.

emachineshop
Your Online Machine Shop"

I may give it a try tomorrow.

Drewfus

07-19-2004, 10:46 PM

dxf.....for all the stuff we get laser cut (at work) needs to be in this format, seems to be the standard amongst laser (and water) cutting units that I have dealt with.

Cheers,

Drewfus

Mojo

07-19-2004, 10:55 PM

I saw the post, and I thought it had to do with those damned "eMachine" computers...

Looks like an interesting concept.

Speaking of, my brother had tossed around the idea of running a small cnc shop to do one-off stuff that other shops won't touch. Any of you guys ever had a need for anything like that?

metalshapes

07-19-2004, 11:11 PM

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Speaking of, my brother had tossed around the idea of running a small cnc shop to do one-off stuff that other shops won't touch. Any of you guys ever had a need for anything like that?

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Yes, maybe...
I need 4 custom made front hubs that will mate a stock early Ford spindle to some Vintage Road Race Brakedrums that I was able to buy.
A buddy of a Buddy of mine is a Machinist, and he said he would do it, but he has been to busy sofar.
And I do not have the knowledge to put something together for the eMachine place, otherwise it would have been a good option...

**DONOTDELETE**

07-20-2004, 07:50 AM

Drewfus....that is often the case. A company in Michigan that does high-definition plasma for me has CNC software that needs "dxf". The local company that does my waterjet work prefers the "dwg" format. I guess it all depends on the software for that particular machine.

fergenboysinc

12-07-2008, 11:50 AM

I was just told about this site. Did any of you ever try it out? I figured by now someone would know as its only been 4 years.

Slag Kustom

12-07-2008, 12:22 PM

I still have not used them but they are only a few miles from me.

boldventure

12-07-2008, 02:40 PM

look in contact us area... they are in NJ...

scottybaccus

12-07-2008, 04:20 PM

So who's going to be the first to try it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I've used it for over a year, but I export the dxf file and send them to my local shops. I use it every day for layout at work as well. It's a great dimisional lab to work up ideas.

I posted about it here:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=178235&highlight=dxf

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312210&highlight=dxf

jmcglynn

12-07-2008, 04:29 PM

I've used them once on a part, and the price seemed way too low. The parts came out nicely though.

Tried them on several other parts and the prices were waaaaaay too high.

Bottom line: shop the part around and make sure the price is reasonable.

unkamort

12-07-2008, 04:36 PM