Misc Brackets, Plates, Etc.

[topkote]

Hi folks,

I know there are a lot of places that sell designed DXF files for metal art type stuff but is there any place one can purchase files with an assortment of brackets, mounting plates etc. I know some machine software comes with some already included but mine doesn't. If something is available, I am interested.

Thanks,
Mike

[adbuch]

Mike - what sort of brackets and mounting plates are you interested in?
David

[Joe Jones]

Hi folks,

I know there are a lot of places that sell designed DXF files for metal art type stuff but is there any place one can purchase files with an assortment of brackets, mounting plates etc. I know some machine software comes with some already included but mine doesn't. If something is available, I am interested.

Thanks,
Mike

Tell me what you need. I will draw it for you at no charge. I am retired, and I do it for FUN

DesignEdge software is EXACTLY what you need to create these files EASILY. Braces and brackets, and saddles, and such are CHILD'S PLAY with DesignEdge.

Joe



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[Joe Jones]

You can also easily draw these yourself using Google Sketch Up and about a dozen other free software programs.

Design Spark Mechanical comes to mind. There are so many others. A slight learning curve, maybe. But for simple brackets, braces, saddles, etc., you have a lot of choices.

Of course, DesignEdge is the BEST!

Joe


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[topkote]

Thanks guys I'm looking to make a 7" round metal base with 4 bolt holes 4 1/2" on center for a LED beacon light. I appreciate the leads on the software. I am using MyPlasm as a cutting software. I've been working with Inkscape and have learned a lot from your folks I just haven't ventured into designing stuff from scratch yet.

[adbuch]

You didn't say what size holes you want, but here is one with 1/2" holes.
David

plate with holes.jpg

plate with holes.dxf

[adbuch]

Or perhaps you actually wanted the holes on a 4.5" bolt circle.
David

plate with holes 2.jpg

plate with holes 2.dxf

[HotDXF]

Thanks guys I'm looking to make a 7" round metal base with 4 bolt holes 4 1/2" on center for a LED beacon light. I appreciate the leads on the software. I am using MyPlasm as a cutting software. I've been working with Inkscape and have learned a lot from your folks I just haven't ventured into designing stuff from scratch yet.

Hi Mike, is something like this what you're looking for? What diameter holes were you wanting?

LED Beacon Light Plate.jpg

[adbuch]

4 bolt holes 4 1/2" on center

To me your wording is ambiguous. To me, 4 1/2" on center means 4 1/2" center to center. But perhaps you really wanted them on a 4 1/2" bolt circle.
David

[adbuch]

I've been working with Inkscape and have learned a lot from your folks I just haven't ventured into designing stuff from scratch yet.

I would have a really hard time trying to figure out how to do this (or any other mechanical parts for that matter) using Inkscape. I consider Inkscape more for artsy type stuff. But I know it can be done, because I saw one fellow who did an entire mechanical design including dimensions using Inkscape. I did this with Design Edge, but AutoCad or Bricscad would also be some of my choices as I am familiar with them. Fusion 360 would also be easy for this and it is free. Solid Edge is free and would be another potential candidate.

David

[adbuch]

Here is how I would do it with Fusion. This is pretty much as fast and easy as doing it with AutoCAD or Design Edge.
David

Fusion 360 round plate with holes 1.jpg

Fusion 360 round plate with holes 2.jpg

Fusion 360 round plate with holes 3.jpg

[Joe Jones]

I SO want to participate in a design contest, for FUN! Everyone in a ZOOM room, one person tossing out some design via verbal instructions, or a list of text, or a napkin sketch, and see who produces the exact part first! There doesn't even need to be any prize. just the FUN of it would be sufficient.

Joe


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[Joe Jones]

I tested myself several times. The fastest I could draw this was 16 seconds.

Joe


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[Joe Jones]

Thanks guys I'm looking to make a 7" round metal base with 4 bolt holes 4 1/2" on center for a LED beacon light.

David is correct. By your description, it could be drawn either way.

Joe


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[Cz_apie]

Hi folks,

I know there are a lot of places that sell designed DXF files for metal art type stuff but is there any place one can purchase files with an assortment of brackets, mounting plates etc. I know some machine software comes with some already included but mine doesn't. If something is available, I am interested.

Thanks,
Mike

Tell me what you need. I will draw it for you at no charge. I am retired, and I do it for FUN

DesignEdge software is EXACTLY what you need to create these files EASILY. Braces and brackets, and saddles, and such are CHILD'S PLAY with DesignEdge.

Joe



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Welcome to the " Old Timers League" Joe Jones, we do stuff because we can

[Joe Jones]

Welcome to the " Old Timers League" Joe Jones, we do stuff because we can

That philosophy is LOST in the current generation.

Joe


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[DSaul]

FreeCAD is free and there are Youtube videos to help you learn. This is a vital skill, if you are ever going to make anything with a plasma table. I would hate to have to depend on purchasing files for every project.

[topkote]

Thanks guys you're the best.

[Joe Jones]

Which one did you need? What was the hole size you need?

Joe

[adbuch]

Thanks guys you're the best.

So which one were you looking for? The plate with the holes at 4.5" center to center, or the plate with the holes on a 4.5" bolt circle?
Thanks,
David

[topkote]

I will have to measure the hole size.

[adbuch]

I will have to measure the hole size.

In additional to the hole size, do you want the holes with 4.5" spacing center to center, or do you want the holes located on a 4.5" bolt circle?

David

4.5" center to center

center to center.jpg

4.5" bolt circle

bolt circle.jpg

[Joe Jones]

Another "Help me!" post, with help cheerfully provided, and no word on the outcome.

Joe


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[Nzniceguy]

You guys were awesome and so helpful. I just wanted to say that it helps me understand also as a newbie so please dont feel too bad that he didnt tell you the outcome or what bolt pattern size he actually wanted etc.... It helped me and no doubt others also.

[Joe Jones]

You guys were awesome and so helpful. I just wanted to say that it helps me understand also as a newbie so please dont feel too bad that he didnt tell you the outcome or what bolt pattern size he actually wanted etc.... It helped me and no doubt others also.

I am reminded of a lesson taught to me by my high school English teacher. He asked me if I could draw. I told him I can draw BASIC images, and asked what he needed.

"A man chasing a cat with a broom in his underwear."

FOUR different images immediately popped into my mind.

I asked, "Who has the broom? The man, or the cat? Who is wearing underwear? The man, or the cat?

She said, "Now you understand the importance of PUNCTUATION!"

"A 7" round plate with four holes 4" on center ... " tells the fabricator very little.

Joe


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