# Mahcine Shops... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 14, 2012, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582 "2012-07-14T14:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/1 "2012-07-14T14:54:20Z")
Does anyone know of any machine shops that can do custom work around here? I modeled up a few designs for shift knobs, ebrake handles, and HVAC controls that I need to have CNC’d. Ideally I would like to just send the shop the 3D model, but I can make CAD drawings if I need to. Any info is appreciated, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 3:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/2 "2012-07-14T15:07:13Z")
You’re probably better off going with an online prototyping company that can do rapid CNC work. Most local companies won’t touch 1 off or 2 off parts, it’s not worth their time, or your $$. And be prepared with some astroglide, CNC one-offs are $$$$ (Maily due to the programming time and if there are fixtures required to manufacture the part) ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/3 "2012-07-17T05:49:37Z")
I’m already assuming it’s going to cost quite a bit, I was just wondering if there were any specific shops in the area that I could go to and get a quote. I know the process of how everything needs to get programmed and everything, I just don’t have access to a CNC machine anymore. Do you know of any good rapid prototyping companies out there? If I can’t find anything, I’m considering buying a tabletop CNC machine so I can make small scale parts and start designing/selling them too. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/4 "2012-07-17T06:14:48Z")
Through work most of our stuff is done by local shops, but in the past I’ve used: [http://www.quickcutcnc.com/](http://www.quickcutcnc.com/) > **[CNC Machining Service | Prototypes & Production Parts | Plastic & Metal](https://www.protolabs.com/services/cnc-machining/)** > > Over 30 plastic and metal machining materials are available for functional prototypes and end-use parts in as fast as 1 day. Get a quote with free design analysis within hours. [http://www.rapidmachining.com/](http://www.rapidmachining.com/) Local in buffalo, I haven’t used anyone for CNC, the companies I worked for there all had in-house capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/5 "2012-07-17T06:56:16Z")
what does the material NEED to be made out of? how big are the parts? There’s a website that’s super reasonable if you can deal with plastic…(could be used to make a sand-cast part with aluminum or something) can do up to 7"x7"x7" [Cubify.com](http://Cubify.com) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/6 "2012-07-17T07:24:08Z")
Is this full 4th axis contouring work or more basic shift knobs, etc? ---
**Author:** ![Shifty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shifty/32/4959_2.png) [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/7 "2012-07-17T09:19:12Z")
PM’d…What program are you using? I’ll need quantities, drawings and material type: shift knobs, ebrake handles, and HVAC controls also include your tolerance ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2012, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/8 "2012-07-17T09:45:02Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Through work most of our stuff is done by local shops, but in the past I’ve used: > > [http://www.quickcutcnc.com/](http://www.quickcutcnc.com/) > [http://www.firstcut.com/](http://www.firstcut.com/) > [http://www.rapidmachining.com/](http://www.rapidmachining.com/) > > Local in buffalo, I haven’t used anyone for CNC, the companies I worked for there all had in-house capabilities. [http://www.rpdg.com/](http://www.rpdg.com/) is the “new” guy in town. +1 for First cut as well. I would not send to a local machine shop unless you want Billet and will pay $500 for one. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2012, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/9 "2012-07-19T15:58:57Z")
I don’t have a banner yet but I am an advertiser on here. I have several CNC machines including water jet. And I did buy a nice welder from Lowly a while back. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2012, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/10 "2012-07-19T21:59:01Z")
Oh yeah, that’s right! Btw, we are Praxair now…Buffalo Welding Corp no longer exists. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2012, 3:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/11 "2012-07-20T03:55:47Z")
You mad bro? Where you been? 🙂 No NOCO? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/12 "2012-07-20T06:23:25Z")
I have a feeling you’re going to be shocked how much it costs to make this stuff. If you use plastic at least you can just print it. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mahcine-shops/224582/13 "2012-07-20T06:42:25Z")
There is no doubt about that. I just may have to invest in one. 🙂