I designed a prototype tool for Project X and made it out of 1/4" acrylic for test purposes. Project X is still in the R&D stage but there is already talk that my tool should be shipped with each Project X. There will be thousands of Project X made.
So that I can be prepared with some answers, I'm wondering if I can buy the appropriate machine to make these Project X tools, or if I will need to outsource and have some other company reap the profits.
There is talk of making anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000 of these Project X tools, and possibly even more then that.
Obviously I can't go into detail, so let's use a common clock face for the engraving pattern.
I will need to cut and engrave/permanently mark steel or other sturdy metal that will end up about 5" x 6" in size.
There is one part of the tool that could be as thin as .15" wide.
The tool is a flat item and will be approximately 1/4" thick.
What do you suggest as the most cost-effective machine to make thousands of these Project X tools in a timely manner?