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Re: CNC Plasma Cutter: Post Purchase Costs

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Originally Posted by BBray_T1296 View Post
Our team usually gets our stuff laser cut by our local sponsor. Due to their scheduling and priorities, it takes them about 1.5 weeks to finish a part, even though it is only 1-2 hours of work (I worked there this summer). We have discussed getting some sort of small sheet metal cutting machine for quick prototypes and things. Thanks for providing useful knowledge.
Look into getting better sponsors. Our first waterjet sponsor took about the same amount of time. We found a new one that returns parts within 5 days, usually much faster. We're looking to find more/faster machine shop sponsors too.
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