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45_auto · November 16, 2012, 02:32 PM

It's possible to reproduce any part. After all, they were machined originally. The question is whether it's worth the money when it's costing you $100/hour.

The design (dimensions and allowable tolerances) and setup (possibly special tooling) is what takes the longest. The actual machining is usually a minimal part of the job.

November 16, 2012, 02:32 PM	#2
45_auto Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2011 Posts: 263	It's possible to reproduce any part. After all, they were machined originally. The question is whether it's worth the money when it's costing you $100/hour. The design (dimensions and allowable tolerances) and setup (possibly special tooling) is what takes the longest. The actual machining is usually a minimal part of the job.