Mark842 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 I'm getting ready to go shopping for someone to make me a cutting die wheel as shown in the attached photo. I'm wanting to use it on my strap cutting machine. I have about 10 machine shops within 5 miles of me that say they do stuff like "turning, Milling, EDM, CNC, etc. I know nothing about machining and don't want to look like a total fool while shopping around. Anyone give me just enough knowledge to got to a shop that does what I need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted September 25, 2019 Is it the fluted piece you mean? Email me at <mikerock@mhtc.net>. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 1 minute ago, MikeRock said: Is it the fluted piece you mean? Email me at <mikerock@mhtc.net>. Yes, it's the fluted piece but I see no need to email anyone unless they live within 5 miles of me. I'm not do business with someone I have to ship my equipment to, to have matching pieces made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted September 25, 2019 I m not asking to ship or to do the work. I've been making metal chips for more than 55 years and thought I could help you define your problem to your local guys. Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 Well then you should be able to answer my question. Why do I have to email you? Perhaps I like keeping my contact information private. Seems like every time I email anyone I have to deal with 6 months of spam, so no offense but if some one can't answer my question here I'll get it answered eventually locally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted September 25, 2019 I thought it would be quicker to take it off list and go over some fine points. Sorry I bothered you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 Why am I not surprised. Seems like if I ask what time it is, all I get is ten people that want to tell me what day of the week it is or try to sell me bubblegum. Sorry I even asked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue62 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 Sounds like you should just throw it in the car and go for a 5 Mile drive and ask, can you make this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 25, 2019 @Mark842 The machinist will have to turn the piece, then mill the surface similar to how they mill or broach splines. Your splines look like they have about a 5 degree offset or slope. If straight cut will suit you, you may be able to save a couple dollars. It's likely not worth the time to set up a CNC program for a one off. Take the part in with you and tell them you want them to make a new one. Here is a web page that will explain some of what you are looking for. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted September 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Northmount said: @Mark842 The machinist will have to turn the piece, then mill the surface similar to how they mill or broach splines. Your splines look like they have about a 5 degree offset or slope. If straight cut will suit you, you may be able to save a couple dollars. It's likely not worth the time to set up a CNC program for a one off. Take the part in with you and tell them you want them to make a new one. Here is a web page that will explain some of what you are looking for. Tom Thanks Tom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
