emachineshop

[cobra bill]

I thought you guys might find this web site interesting, it's very cool and if you do as much work on classic cars as I do you might find it helpful if you need to build or fabricate a part.


http://www.emachineshop.com/machine-...om/page16.html

[Dangerous Doug]

Cool site. I was just telling a ME buddy of mine (last quarter) that there was a business opportunity doing just this, and he blew me off.

Hhmmm, now, what do I need to design...

[cobra bill]

Yes it is and its a pretty easy 3D cad program to use!

[fostereast]

if your making party favors it's OK, but other than that I don't know how a serious business could use this service.

There is a need for shops more set up for prototype work.

MFG.com
Globalspec
Thomasnet

are better examples of sites helping you find professional service providers

[Dangerous Doug]

I think the market is more for one-off machining needs. I'm sure it's pricey, but if you can do your own design, submit it with payment, and get a needed part, then it meets a market need. I may give it a try.

DD