WTB CNC to make Instrument Panel

[JetSet1967]

Can someone point me in the right direction. I would like to purchase a CNC router/engraver to make new instrument panels for my M20C mooney.

[Jerry 5TJ]

You might try

http://www.techshop.ws/

if you're near one of their locations and can rent time on a CNC.

 

 

[MARZ]

Or you can point your browser to frontpanelexpress.com and save the headache

[FloridaMan]

I don't think a CNC is what you'd want to use for something this size. I'd go with laser cut parts and a laser cutter for something metal that's the dimensions of a panel will cost more than I think it's worth. 

 

If you want to prototype your panel layout and make sure you have all your hole dimensions correct, buy yourself a vinyl cutter for < $400. 

 

I found having a 3D printer was a worthwhile investment. 

[danb35]

Laser cutter is still CNC, as is water jet, or router.  I had my panel cut with a water jet cutter at a local tech community college; I think it cost me about $20.  If you really want to buy a new toy, though, and use the project to justify the purchase, something like the Fireball V90 should do the job: https://probotix.com/FireBall_v90_cnc_router_kit/

[1964-M20E]

I was at a trade show this weekend and I met this guy form S. Louisiana his company does custom panel work for industrial companies but they have the capacity to do instrument panels.  You would need to give them a cad drawings with what you want.  I do not know about costs but if you are working on this you could give the a call.  I have no connections with them.

 

 

[jlunseth]

Wouldn't it be quite a bit cheaper to have someone cut the panels for you, than to buy a CNC to do it?