PANEL BEATER NEEDED! (No Porsche Content), Looking for Fabricator who can hammer Aluminum and Stainless |
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PANEL BEATER NEEDED! (No Porsche Content), Looking for Fabricator who can hammer Aluminum and Stainless |
Brian Mifsud |
Jul 29 2020, 11:01 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Hi All,
I've got a design I'm working on where the final manufacturing process will be Progressive Stamping Dies. It's a catch-22 where you can't prototype this part without the Form Tool, which is really expensive, then could be a waste if the part doesn't pass the performance criteria. Here's an example of the type of features. They stiffen the part and allow a handle to be mounted. It occurred to me that somebody who is talented with panel-beating might very well be able to do the job. So.. I'm trolling here... can anyone offer their expert services or recommend someone who has? I'm in Northern California , but there's really no reason why these parts need to be made to be made locally. if you can recommend someone, or you yourself are so gifted, please contact me via the 914World Messenger. Thanks Brian |
Nogoodwithusernames |
Jul 29 2020, 03:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 237 Joined: 31-May 16 From: Nor-Cal Member No.: 20,051 Region Association: None |
To get a trial piece maybe carve out a block of wood with a router and hammer the sheet steel into the shape over it? Might be rough but would at least give you a starting point if you can't figure anything else out.
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tygaboy |
Jul 29 2020, 07:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,292 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I have stamped my own panels and may be able to help you. It depends on how deep the stamp needs to be and what material you're looking to use in the prototype. I'll PM and we can talk.
Chris |
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