I’m working on some folding knife parts and need them machined. I can supply the titanium and I already have 3D CAD files ready in STEP format , so it should be straightforward from the machining side.
If anyone here has access to a suitable CNC machine or knows a local machinist/shop that might be open to a small job, I’d love to hear from you.
Happy to send over the drawings and details.
Cheers,
Gavin
Hi Gavin,
Unfortunately, we don’t have any CNC machines that can work on titanium.
We have a manual vertical mill that potentially can, although we never tried.
If you decide to get inducted and give it a try, that would be a very interesting project (although I would suggest you buy your own cutters, as we don’t have anything suitable at present)
Hey Stefano. Thanks for your reply. Yes I am aware the machine probably cant handle Titanium. I have asked if there is maybe a contact know outside of the Makerspace, I could contact and ask to do the job for me.
I do have my own cutting mill end bits.
I think @Kyle had something done in steel before, maybe the same service is available for Ti as well! I can’t remember if it was cnc or laser cut.
Let’s see what he says 
Hi, 
I may know a place that may be of help or point you in the right direction .Keep well . Brian D=
SMEE might have the equipment (or someone who can take the job). They have a lot of mills and lathes in their basement.
Membership is £58 per year, I went to visit and spoke to them about joining to do some casting a couple of months ago. They were very accomodating. They’re open Sundays around the early afternoon, not far from the Makerspace.
Hi Jack. this could be promising and a great direction. Which one are they exactly, near the Makerspace. I have had a look at the website and there are a lot of clubs. I will then try to pop down this Sunday to chat to someone.
this is the correct link.
and they are at this address:
Marshall House,
28, Wanless Road,
London,
SE24 0HW
Make sure you let them know you are a makerspace member
Andy is super helpful and they may be able to help.
Amazing, thank you. I will make contact with them.
Hi Gavin , im going to SMEE after cleaning the space on Sunday ( about 12.00pm ) if you would like to tag along. Keep well . Brian D=
Hi Brian. Thanks for the offer. I am just waiting on a work flight booking. Then I will know if I am free Sunday afternoon for a bit. I will let you know soonest.
Hi Brian. I can make Sunday. I will have my bicycle. so is it best to meet at SMEE or at the Makerspace?
Hi Gavin , Meet me at the space and we can walk/ cycle down . Keep well . Brian D=
Hi Gavin, we could help with CNC machining. We machined Ti and knife handles.