Hello! I'm a 15 year old student from North Wales and I'm looking to have a prototype made of an aluminium case I designed. I have got quotes for production from various companies in the UK. The price is very affordable when 5 or more units are made but I simply cannot afford the £1000+ I have been quoted for prototypes. I am hoping someone would be able to help me out with getting one made or someone could suggest a place where I could get it made. Please know that I'm not looking for some free service. I just can't afford £1000.
The case is aimed at enthusiasts like myself and so it must be high quality otherwise I will not be able to get anyone interested in actually purchasing it.
The case is made from four pieces. I'll post pictures in this thread and on PM request I can give Solidworks files that can be viewed with measurements with the free software Solidworks Viewer.
Plate : To be machined from brass. This is to add weight and is a feature that enthusiasts love. It may seem like a pointless extra cost but understand that I wouldn't have added it if it were pointless. Picture can be seen here : http://i.imgur.com/HNMYrKk.jpg
Mechanical switch plate : To be laser cut from 1.5mm thick aluminium. The cuts must be very clean otherwise it will not function properly. Because of this it needs to be cut by a high end machine. I know of someone who had a similar plate cut by a 2500w machine and it turned out awfully and couldn't function. Picture can be seen here : http://i.imgur.com/BJHbOFa.jpg
Thank you for your time and thank you for looking!
Is this quotation still open? If yes, please send the solidwork file to this email sl.wong@prototree.com so that we can provide quoation. By the way, I assume the quantity is one each, right? Besides that, you can upload file/3D drawing on our website (Proto Tree) for quotation.
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Prototype keyboard case - CNC and laser
