CNC Plasma Cutting, whatever you want.

SOAZtim · 03-24-2008, 02:33 PM

A friend and I have bought a CNC Plasma cutter.
We can cut anything you want up to .75 inch thick steel.

So far we've been doing all sorts of odd jobs from tabs to boxed a-arms.

Let me know what you want cut and I'll draw it up in our program and get it cut out. You can send me a sketch or design to work off of.

Some things we've cut so far are clocks with shop logos, shackle mounts, license plates for the front of vehicles with logo's or saying's on them, amp holders for autos, wind deflector for a roof top tent.

Basically anything you can think of.

Also, unless budbuilt comes out with one soon, I've started working on a gas tank skid plate for our third generation 4runners.

3/16 steel.

BLKNBLU · 03-24-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SOAZtim

Also, unless budbuilt comes out with one soon, I've started working on a gas tank skid plate for our third generation 4runners.

3/16 steel.

Funny, I was just thinking about drawing up something along those lines for mine.

111db · 03-24-2008, 04:34 PM

This is awesome.

I will start a wish list. I'm thirsty right now so I'd like a stainless steel bumper mount bottle opener.

btw, can you cut aluminum with a plasma cutter?

Mr Priceless · 03-24-2008, 07:37 PM

does he work with machining heads or porting?

zlathim · 03-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Lets see some pictures of your work.

SOAZtim · 03-24-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

This is awesome.

I will start a wish list. I'm thirsty right now so I'd like a stainless steel bumper mount bottle opener.

btw, can you cut aluminum with a plasma cutter?

yep.

I was just playing and started creating all kinds of things with SOAZ on it this weekend.

He was working on some boxed a-arms over the weekend.

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Originally Posted by Mr Priceless

does he work with machining heads or porting?

No. No machining. Although he used to have a full service shop in Tucson. This is only for CNC plasma cutting.

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Originally Posted by zlathim

Lets see some pictures of your work.

I'll get some next time I'm down there. There isn't any craftsmanship to this type of work though. You give me dimensions and I'll give you the piece of metal with those dimensions. I'll take some pics of the tabs and skid plates next time I'm at the shop in a few weeks. What did you want to see?

111db · 03-24-2008, 10:38 PM

Aux fuel tank for the 'runner, in place of the stock spare tire. Complete with skid plate.

SOAZtim · 03-24-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

Aux fuel tank for the 'runner, in place of the stock spare tire. Complete with skid plate.

Okay. Send me over the specs and I'll cut it out.

***trdparts4u.com*** · 03-25-2008, 09:35 AM

Tim,

I just left you a voice mail, call me when you have time.

Thanks, Jacque 866 233 4305

111db · 03-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Can you work off a CAD file? Or just a printout? I've got a CAD guru sitting behind me at work. I'm gonna give him my aux fuel tank dimensions in a few minutes and see what he can come up with.

I'm thinking aluminum, with a steel skid. I'm gonna make this work eventually.

SOAZtim · 03-26-2008, 12:14 PM

I have to re-draw it in the Plasmacam program. It should work though. With some bends and then some nice tig welds it should work out well. Definately with a steel skidplate I'd agree.

That thing will be able to drive to cabo and back by the time you're done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

Can you work off a CAD file? Or just a printout? I've got a CAD guru sitting behind me at work. I'm gonna give him my aux fuel tank dimensions in a few minutes and see what he can come up with.

I'm thinking aluminum, with a steel skid. I'm gonna make this work eventually.

111db · 03-26-2008, 12:36 PM

Well he did a 3D mockup with the dimensions I gave him in about 38 seconds flat. I guess I need to come up with something more complicated. So I'll take his printout and figure out where all the connections need to be and whatever else I can do to maximize capacity while retaining clearance. Maybe by friday I'll have a detailed 3D plan for everyone to drool over.

How is the main tank skid project coming along?

SOAZtim · 03-26-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

Well he did a 3D mockup with the dimensions I gave him in about 38 seconds flat. I guess I need to come up with something more complicated. So I'll take his printout and figure out where all the connections need to be and whatever else I can do to maximize capacity while retaining clearance. Maybe by friday I'll have a detailed 3D plan for everyone to drool over.

How is the main tank skid project coming along?

Its not yet. The truck it at wheelers.

DOH!
I am also working on a jerry can holder as well. So much to do, so little time!!

SOAZtim · 03-26-2008, 02:25 PM

I can open files that are .DXF files and it seems like some bitmap files can be opened in the program as well.

Also, BITMAP files that are black and white will convert over.

wormhole · 03-30-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOAZtim

Also, unless budbuilt comes out with one soon, I've started working on a gas tank skid plate for our third generation 4runners.

3/16 steel.

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111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	This is awesome. I will start a wish list. I'm thirsty right now so I'd like a stainless steel bumper mount bottle opener. btw, can you cut aluminum with a plasma cutter? __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets** Last edited by 111db : 03-24-2008 at 04:36 PM.

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111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Aux fuel tank for the 'runner, in place of the stock spare tire. Complete with skid plate. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

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111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Can you work off a CAD file? Or just a printout? I've got a CAD guru sitting behind me at work. I'm gonna give him my aux fuel tank dimensions in a few minutes and see what he can come up with. I'm thinking aluminum, with a steel skid. I'm gonna make this work eventually. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

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Mr Priceless Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 55	does he work with machining heads or porting?

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zlathim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,013	Lets see some pictures of your work.

03-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Well he did a 3D mockup with the dimensions I gave him in about 38 seconds flat. I guess I need to come up with something more complicated. So I'll take his printout and figure out where all the connections need to be and whatever else I can do to maximize capacity while retaining clearance. Maybe by friday I'll have a detailed 3D plan for everyone to drool over. How is the main tank skid project coming along? __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

03-26-2008, 02:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 742	I can open files that are .DXF files and it seems like some bitmap files can be opened in the program as well. Also, BITMAP files that are black and white will convert over. __________________ Yotatech.com Oval Stickers FOR SALE HERE 2001 4runner. 255/85/16 Cooper ST's, DR coilovers, PP rear spring wit billies, 4.88's with Special magic front and rear. www.soaztim.com Last edited by SOAZtim : 03-26-2008 at 03:49 PM.

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