Sheet Metal Manufacturing

[Phyrxes]

Do you have any parents/family friends/mentors whose day job has them interacting with any of these places? Someone that already has a working relationship with such a company is much more likely to get any kind of response than a cold call/email.

Our primary machining sponsor could be classified as a "prototyping" shop that does sheet metal work for larger companies.

[Mr. Mike]

Johnny 5,
We are located just North of Dayton about a 1½ he from you. We have a 48 inch shear and a 32 inch box break. If that will help pm me.

[Johnny_5]

So I have good news.

The place that originally quoted us, gave us a price break to make 2 of these. And we have decided that's what we're going with, along with delivery by the end of the week.

So thanks to everyone who offered input and help. We are fortunate enough to be able to find someone who can do it for a reasonable cost and in a pretty short time.

[Phyrxes]

Glad you came to a resolution that didn't involve scrambling to build an different chassis.

[Tom Line]

Originally Posted by Johnny_5

So I have good news.

The place that originally quoted us, gave us a price break to make 2 of these. And we have decided that's what we're going with, along with delivery by the end of the week.

So thanks to everyone who offered input and help. We are fortunate enough to be able to find someone who can do it for a reasonable cost and in a pretty short time.

That is outstanding! Now make sure you form a relationship with them. Bring them your robot - do a demonstration. Show them your awards. Thank you profusely and let them know they made it all possible. Then sucker them into being a permanent sponsor!!!!!