Hi y'all,
I have a need for low-volume production (20-30 units/week) of some plastic parts. Might as well qualify as prototypes, or "repeated" prototypes if you want.
No reason to go into further details at this point, I'll just let the pictures do the talking. One thing I need to clarify though, is that I already have these parts and I "only" need those shapes cut in them.
Material is polycarbonate, 1/16" (0.06) thick, size cca 4" by 3"
The second image is an acrylic insert that I need created so that it fits that pocket we just cut. I attached a zip file with the models in various formats (download here). I have a set of 1/64" (15 mil) router bits if you need them for those sharp interior corners. I also have a 12x12 fiberboard fixture exactly shaped for the parts if you can make use of it.
Please let me know if you can do these, for approximately what cost and, most importantly, how soon can you set everything up to run a first batch.
Thank you!
Other considerations
Location: I strongly prefer someone in the Chicago, IL area for many reasons. Otherwise, it doesn't really matter. Actually, let's put it as a second preference (just a preference!), the location to be within FedEx Ground overnight areas. (zip 60666)
As I mentioned in another post,Prototyping firms are prohibitively expensive and machine shops are hard to deal with because of the small order sizes. They tend to just not bother, even after I make it clear that I'm not looking for free or cheap services. Out of the few shops who would take on the job, lead times are around 2 or more weeks.