Hi there,
My DIY got pretty serious over the past years.
I already make speaker cabinets professionally in my workshop, but it's mostly tedious manual labor which I want to move away from eventually.
So, I was thinking about starting housing/front panel manufacturing service.
I guess some kind of crowd funding would not be a bad idea.
I already have pretty much everything I need (so it would be very low risk), but having a big group purchase would help get me going.
The tools at my disposal:
- Electrostatic powder coating kit.
This is the best way to coat metal parts, much better than wet paints. The final result is nice and even, and also very durable.
- 60x40 CNC machine.
It's a bit slow, but it can cut 3mm aluminum with great precision.
- 50x30 Co2 laser
It can cut and engrave a wide range of acrylic materials.
But my favorite application is engraving on powder coated metals.
- 90x60 flatbed UV printer (ordered, currently waiting on it)
This is what will really set me apart.
Basically, this machine can print anything directly to a flat surface using UV ink, which is very durable. It can even create 3D effects.
I figured with these tools I can manufacture some very nice front panels and housings.
I also have a VAT-number, so no need to start up a company.
I'm located in Belgium, so the shipment to the EU countries would be cheap.
Any input and suggestions would be appreciated.
Greetings,
Anthon
My DIY got pretty serious over the past years.
I already make speaker cabinets professionally in my workshop, but it's mostly tedious manual labor which I want to move away from eventually.
So, I was thinking about starting housing/front panel manufacturing service.
I guess some kind of crowd funding would not be a bad idea.
I already have pretty much everything I need (so it would be very low risk), but having a big group purchase would help get me going.
The tools at my disposal:
- Electrostatic powder coating kit.
This is the best way to coat metal parts, much better than wet paints. The final result is nice and even, and also very durable.
- 60x40 CNC machine.
It's a bit slow, but it can cut 3mm aluminum with great precision.
- 50x30 Co2 laser
It can cut and engrave a wide range of acrylic materials.
But my favorite application is engraving on powder coated metals.
- 90x60 flatbed UV printer (ordered, currently waiting on it)
This is what will really set me apart.
Basically, this machine can print anything directly to a flat surface using UV ink, which is very durable. It can even create 3D effects.
I figured with these tools I can manufacture some very nice front panels and housings.
I also have a VAT-number, so no need to start up a company.
I'm located in Belgium, so the shipment to the EU countries would be cheap.
Any input and suggestions would be appreciated.
Greetings,
Anthon