Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
(OP)
Folks-
I've been practicing GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M since 1984. In that time I have yet to stumble on a machine shop that truly knows GD&T. Of course they all SAY they know the method but when you get down to the details they show their true colors.
Can anyone recommend a machine shop (including sheet metal) that:
a) has their machinists, estimators, engineers, and inspectors certified by ASME (there are two levels of certification),
b) accepts Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0 CAD data along with partially-dimensioned drawings for quotes and orders, and
c) has wire or ram EDM?
TIA for your help! I hope the forum administrator does not misconstrue this as a solicition because I'm not selling anything!
I've been practicing GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M since 1984. In that time I have yet to stumble on a machine shop that truly knows GD&T. Of course they all SAY they know the method but when you get down to the details they show their true colors.
Can anyone recommend a machine shop (including sheet metal) that:
a) has their machinists, estimators, engineers, and inspectors certified by ASME (there are two levels of certification),
b) accepts Pro/Engineer Wildfire 2.0 CAD data along with partially-dimensioned drawings for quotes and orders, and
c) has wire or ram EDM?
TIA for your help! I hope the forum administrator does not misconstrue this as a solicition because I'm not selling anything!
Tunalover





RE: Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
Also put (Machining asme certified) into thomasregister.com hit search and on the right you can narrow it down by state.
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RE: Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
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RE: Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
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RE: Where are the machine shops that REALLY know GD&T?
I have a college buddy that works in L.A for major aerospace company (XXXXX Space & Comm). They have machine shops that take minimal dimensioned drawings in native Pro/E format. I will get the name of the shop if you're interested. I'm sure they're not cheap but they have all the modern inspection tools, CAM, and understand GD&T.
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