rtfm Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi guys, I need to get some 2mm 4130 parts cut - waterjet/laser - not particularly fussy. Anyone know of a good (and inexpensive) shop in Brisbane which could do this? Regards, Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Bylaser at Zillmere or express metal over at meadowbank Bylaser will have the cheapest setup cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Bylaser will have the cheapest setup cost Setup? My guy takes my USB, sticks it in the CNC console, does a quick dummy run, 2 minutes later the sheet is thrown on, positioned with the little red light and away. 3 to 4 minutes in total. I do my own nesting though, that could take 2 to 10 minutes more depending on parts count and shapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Not here in OZ...they all charge a setup fee. Some much more than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I've got a person looking at how Aliexpress freight so cheaply, I could help out with these small things if I can get onboard their system. I wanted to send 6 sheets of lasered aluminium a few weeks ago to Oz, average about A4 paper size and one sheet of 1mm gal to protect them from damage, $90 China Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Bex - Spend as much as Aliexpress does with the freight companies, and you too, will be able to negotiate Aliexpress freight rates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Bex - Spend as much as Aliexpress does with the freight companies, and you too, will be able to negotiate Aliexpress freight rates! Aliexpress is a distribution company for a million little companies like me, I am trying to find out how to be a part of their system. Probably have to pay a membership and % on sales/money transfer I'm guessing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreywh Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I had a 22 degree bend put in two 1 meter lengths of 4130 steel tube (41.3mm) set up costs ? ....................How about $400.+ $120 for the bends. ! I felt throughly shafted........Stay away From "A Bending" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrack Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I can generally find what I'm looking for, on Gumtree. Here's a selection of results from "laser cutting" in the Brisbane region. Free local classified ads If you look up a companys name via Google, you can usually find some reviews that give you an idea of whether the company is worth trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Express metal laser charged 180 setup fee but Bylaser charges 80 I think for private people but more for businesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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