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    240 parts laser cut from 12 ga stainless - vibratory finished.

    I need 240 parts laser cut from 12 gauge stainless. 6 different parts, 100 each of two different parts, 10 each of four other parts. Parts range from 1.25" in diameter to 2.5" x 2.25" square. Vibratory finishing is MUCH preferred. I haven't been real happy with the hand deburring on these parts...
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    Rapid Tooling and Parts - Cryogenic Processing

    Can you post some pictures of some things made with laser sintering? I'd like to know more about the process. Thanks! -Jeff
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    Tips for vendors and tips for RFQ writers...

    Based upon my experiences, I've written up some notes for both vendors (job shops) and RFQ writers. Please see: http://jeffalbro.net/cnc/rfqs/ http://jeffalbro.net/cnc/vendors/ I'd love to hear comments and suggestions. Thanks! -Jeff
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    What's the deal with importing... what does it cost in money and time...

    DareBee, what's the deal with brokerage? I can find anything I want online about sending packages, but not recieving them. Thanks! -Jeff
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    What's the deal with importing... what does it cost in money and time...

    Thanks Garrett! That lead me to: http://hotdocs.usitc.gov/tariff_chapters_archive_2004/0400C73.pdf Which states there are no tarriffs on steel imports. I'm not sure that means no taxes whatsoever though. I do have a small order coming in from Canada already.... we'll see what happens with...
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    What's the deal with importing... what does it cost in money and time...

    I see there are international job shops bidding here. I think that's great. Personally though, I'm a bit loathe to award a job to an international company without knowing what I'm getting into with regards to taxes, fees, and tarrifs importing into the US. Most of my jobs have been running...
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    2D Process Comparision Guide...

    I've done some designs for various 2D processes, and wrote a basic guide based upon those expereinces, internet reading, and feedback from other machinists. It may be useful for you in designing parts for 2D processing. http://www.jeffalbro.net/cnc/2d-comparison/ -Jeff
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    Ballpark numbers for 20" spun aluminum sphere section...

    This is NOT an RFQ... I just want to know *rough* prices so I know where to add spun aluminum to my design toolkit. What I would be looking for: A section of a sphere, 20" in outer diameter, with a hole 13" in diameter at one end, and a hole 6" in diameter at the other. The holes would be...
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