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    Source for custom cut anodized aluminum

    I see Dan, in the U.K. is looking for them, now, in my inbox, is a request for odd shaped anodized aluminum pieces. None of them are simply straight cuts. Anyone got any sources for low to medium volume laser cutting of anodized aluminum shapes?

    I don't think the low end volume would justify making dies. They are mostly parts that are less than 2" x 2" and they have some square corners on the inside features, so milling them wouldn't work.
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    Thanks Al, I thought everything they did was stamped. Do they laser any shapes?
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    As far as I know it all Chewbarka's stuff is stamped.

    I have used AAA Metal 314 664 2228 here in St. Louis but for plain aluminum. You'd probably have to find an anodizer there.

    I would also call Greg at Missouri Equipment Co. 1.800.727.6326 x 107
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    How many is "low to medium" volume? Thickness? You shouldn't need to look too far, most any sheet metal shop near you with a big laser can probably help you out. Machine shop with a water jet would also be an option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kev Williams View Post
    How many is "low to medium" volume? Thickness? You shouldn't need to look too far, most any sheet metal shop near you with a big laser can probably help you out. Machine shop with a water jet would also be an option.
    10-200 of each shape. I have a laser guy on the sheet metal side, but he doesn't like doing stuff like this.
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    hi Scott I have looked at this but I have had no joy if you have any luck please let me know cheers Frank

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    I would think a waterjet shop would eat this stuff up... not exact square inside corners, but a lot better than a CNC would do, approaching a laser. They can stack numerous pieces, so it's relatively cheap, particularly in quantity.
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