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Post by teakfreak on Feb 28, 2020 13:37:48 GMT
Some on here may recognise me as the proprietor of Just The Ticket Engineering Supplies, specialists in Gauge 1. One of my popular lines at shows has been the range of brass sections (angle, Tee, channel etc.) from K & S Metals of Chicago, but in 3ft lengths rather than the 12" normally found in model shops. However K & S in their wisdom have discontinued all but their range of brass tubing. I have managed to find a source of supply of the profiles, but the thin, flat strips in 1/32" and 1/64" brass between 1/16" and 1/2" wide and 3ft long have proved impossible to source as yet (other than in minimum quantities of 2000 pieces). Can anyone suggest a company in the uk that would be capable of producing these in more affordable quantities? I have tried Albion Alloys and Hollinbrow, other suggestions would be welcome.
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Post by noggin on Feb 28, 2020 18:16:47 GMT
that is not good to hear, I always go to you for those meatal strips, They are really ,Really useful, Especially in that length, The only place I can think of that might be able to help or direct you is Eileens Emporium, I think they machine some of the metals that they supply , Might be worth giving them a bell, I do Hope you can find a supplier , Good luck.
Garry
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Post by 92220 on Mar 7, 2020 19:31:39 GMT
Have you checked what Knupfer in Germany sell? They have a range of very small brass strip. Obviously their website is in German, but you can do what I did....find it on Google Chrome and then ask it to translate the site. You get the option that they will always translate it when opened up. That's what I do and it is just like using an English written website.
Bob.
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Post by Roger on Mar 9, 2020 16:24:14 GMT
Some on here may recognise me as the proprietor of Just The Ticket Engineering Supplies, specialists in Gauge 1. One of my popular lines at shows has been the range of brass sections (angle, Tee, channel etc.) from K & S Metals of Chicago, but in 3ft lengths rather than the 12" normally found in model shops. However K & S in their wisdom have discontinued all but their range of brass tubing. I have managed to find a source of supply of the profiles, but the thin, flat strips in 1/32" and 1/64" brass between 1/16" and 1/2" wide and 3ft long have proved impossible to source as yet (other than in minimum quantities of 2000 pieces). Can anyone suggest a company in the uk that would be capable of producing these in more affordable quantities? I have tried Albion Alloys and Hollinbrow, other suggestions would be welcome. Just a thought, but maybe you could get Model Engineer's Laser or any of the countless other laser cutters to just cut what sizes you need out of a large sheet? |
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Post by 92220 on Mar 10, 2020 10:08:49 GMT
Hi Roger.
What sort of finish do you get with laser cutting. Is there any other, better finish, system? What about water cutting? That is cold and is fine grit loaded water jet.
Bob.
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Post by Roger on Mar 10, 2020 11:55:46 GMT
Hi Roger. What sort of finish do you get with laser cutting. Is there any other, better finish, system? What about water cutting? That is cold and is fine grit loaded water jet. Bob. From what I've seen it looks pretty clean. I'm sure you could use water jet cutting, but I'm not sure there would be any benefit. |
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Post by peteh on Mar 11, 2020 7:52:54 GMT
Water cutting is probably the most expensive method of cutting - I work at one! It leaves an edge that looks sandblasted but still sharp if you catch your hand on it. It is a clean cutting option with no risk of heat treating the edges.
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Post by 92220 on Mar 12, 2020 8:47:44 GMT
Thanks Pete. I've often wondered what the difference in finish is. I suppose the main advantage of water jet cutting, then, is that components are not subjected to intense heat so almost any material can be cut.
Bob.
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Post by Roger on Mar 12, 2020 11:34:16 GMT
Thanks Pete. I've often wondered what the difference in finish is. I suppose the main advantage of water jet cutting, then, is that components are not subjected to intense heat so almost any material can be cut. Bob. Hi Bob, I don't think the heating element of Laser Cutting is of much concern unless you have materials that can be hardened by that process. I think you can cut just about anything with a Laser. I understand that clothing blanks and even food is cut with a Laser these days. The heat is indeed intense, but it's in a tiny zone. |
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Post by uuu on Mar 12, 2020 12:33:44 GMT
I had a wooden kit as a Christmas present. The edges of each cut were scorched black but I was impressed how thin the effect was.
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Post by jackrae on Mar 12, 2020 13:29:24 GMT
I had a wooden kit as a Christmas present. The edges of each cut were scorched black but I was impressed how thin the effect was. Wilf That might be intentional, for effect, by traversing the laser slower than necessary. |
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Post by 44767 on Mar 18, 2020 5:22:33 GMT
I had a wooden kit as a Christmas present. The edges of each cut were scorched black but I was impressed how thin the effect was. Wilf That might be intentional, for effect, by traversing the laser slower than necessary. That is not done for effect. When cutting wood and cardboard, it is always a risk that the material catches fire so it's cut as fast as possible. |
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