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Old 01-18-2019, 08:37 AM
Rick Mullin Rick Mullin is offline
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Does anyone have experience with Metal Lab Fabrication for making dies? I am looking at investing in some dies (including Pullmax louver dies) and have no idea who is out there doing such. They have an impressive collection of tooling on their website. Any suggestions or comments about them or other suppliers would be appreciated. I do not want this to be a situation where people are being bashed. If you have something negative to say, please PM me.
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Old 01-19-2019, 09:23 AM
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Just a thought here Rick, but in the past, I have made drawings in SolidWorks, in both the P5 (3/4"?) and for the P& (7/8" ?). I sent them to the waterjet guy and have them cut, then dress the 'lead in' and massage the thickness of the PT (7/8") to the 22mm thickness. This assures the alignment of the upper die to the lower die. eliminating any welding.
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Old 01-19-2019, 10:55 AM
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I am currently building some louvre forming tools”Pullmax style” to work in the reciprocating machines I sell. There will be 3 sizes available. Price will be $900-$1000 range. Pm me if interested.
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Old 01-21-2019, 10:59 PM
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Correction I have 4 different sizes in the works right now. Just need to finish up top half’s and harden.
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Old 01-22-2019, 10:22 AM
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my friend Mark just bought their louver die for his pullmax. Looks nice and seems to work well. Pics on his instagram: mgermca
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Old 01-24-2019, 09:18 PM
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Geelhoed, not to hi jack this. But what machines do you sell?
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Old 01-24-2019, 10:22 PM
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I build a reciprocating machine. 3/4 “ shank size versatile guide systems. Upper tool lift. Check out the info on our web site. Precision Guesswork Race Cars.com.
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