Help Needed with Serious CAD and CNC Work for the EV80

[J1000]

Hi all,
I am redesigning the drivetrain in my electric 80 and need to get the help of someone with serious CAD and CNC skills. We will probably have to go through a few prototypes and it may take some development. The end result would be a machined billet aluminum adapter between the electric motor and transfer case. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great machinist who could take this project on?
Thanks!

 

[Rzeppa]

I'm very good with Solidworks CAD software, use it every day, but don't have a CNC, I use it for my 3D printing business. I know of a good machinist and cruiserhead in Steamboat - @tancruiser

 

[N8R]

Can you 3D print the prototype iterations before you machine a chunk of aluminum?

 

[Rzeppa]

Can you 3D print the prototype iterations before you machine a chunk of aluminum?

Yes. My maximum build volume is 280 x 280 x 285mm, however if we need something bigger we can always make it in 2 or more pieces and assemble them.

 

[IoN6]

If you can wait a few weeks (maybe a month) I can be your huckleberry. Both design (CAD) and machining (CAM). If you need it sooner, or maybe just a jump start on the prototype I have access to a TM1p. Given what it is, I would guess it would fit in the envelope.

Prototype & small run is my jam.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Total thread drift, but if you have 7.5 minutes (be sure to play it at 2x speed) and were curious about what John was talking about with a TM1P. Assuming I got the right thing, anyway, it's satisfying.