Marc Nicholas wrote:
> I've got an approximately 30*20*22cm sheet metal enclosure I've designed.
> It's a relatively straightforward bend/[laser/waterjet] cut design and
> it'd
> be in <1mm thickness 6061 aluminum (less desirable) or 316 stainless
> (better) sheet.
>
> I really don't relish going to eMachineshop as the upfront prototyping is
> quite expensive and not in the spirit of "we'll work with you to get you
> to
> a small production run". Depending on costs, the first run would be 50-100
> units.
>
> If anyone has worked with someone in Canada (or even someone reasonably
> priced in the US; but NAFTA's not all it's cracked up to be), I'd love to
> hear recommendations, horror stories, or other anecdotes.
>
> One of my main drivers is being able to send an updated AutoCAD drawing or
> 3D model and get a prototype back cheaply and quickly -- even if it's not
> in
> the target metal. Given my low production numbers, I'm not looking for
> someone who can tool up and stamp the pieces.
>
> Any advice or recommendations very gratefully received!

We used these guys to build our metal enclosures up until a few years ago:

http://www.protocase.com/

They're in Canada, and small runs is their specialty.

Vitaliy

P.S. When you put a colon after [OT], Outlook Express likes to swallow the 
tag (happened this time). 

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