On Tue, 06 May 2014 12:13:28 -0400, Spehro Pefhany
wrote:


I'm potentially looking to get some machining done (just one piece for
now, but it won't be cheap). More later. It will require a fairly
large 5-axis CNC (lots of strange angles and it's something like 18"
diameter by 6" aluminum. There are not many local guys left, and
they're mostly busy with oil and long-term aerospace contracts.

Any suggestions of where to look? I was thinking of starting to canvas
higher-end mold shops in the Ohio area, but other suggestions are
welcome. Looking for reasonable responsiveness (weeks, not months),
which probably rules out the automotive guys.

Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany

Try asking around on the www.practicalmachinist.com forums. There is
one forum specific to matching customers and machinists, I think, but
also try the CNC forum there. Lots of knowledgeablemachinists there
and you should be able to get at least one reference.

Mike