swooshdave Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 5/19/2023 at 9:39 AM, Pressureangle said: There was never a question about when, only about how many. It'll take a minute to run through the quoting process, as materials, supply chain, and labor rates have all increased substantially since the first batch. I'm already on it. Any updates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressureangle Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 2 hours ago, swooshdave said: Any updates? Not yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motortouring Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Is it still possible to add an order to the list? Edit: Please put me on the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressureangle Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just as an update, we're evaluating the costs of restocking these plates; We had them cut at a local laser shop last time, which requires a minimum order (if the material comes in 4x8 sheets like many, that's ~36 pieces) vs. buying cut squares and machining them on our own equipment (much less up-front costs) as we can set up and run one or a hundred as required with only the raw material as overhead. It took 3 years to find homes for 50 pieces, I don't expect demand to increase so unless cost or quantity discount go down, we'll probably take route 2. That comes with a different set of problems, primarily edge finish as Stainless doesn't cut as cleanly as normal steel. Truly, sharp edges don't much matter once installed, but there can be no burrs or bits to interfere with sealing or become loose debris. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 8:21 AM, Pressureangle said: Just as an update, we're evaluating the costs of restocking these plates; We had them cut at a local laser shop last time, which requires a minimum order (if the material comes in 4x8 sheets like many, that's ~36 pieces) vs. buying cut squares and machining them on our own equipment (much less up-front costs) as we can set up and run one or a hundred as required with only the raw material as overhead. It took 3 years to find homes for 50 pieces, I don't expect demand to increase so unless cost or quantity discount go down, we'll probably take route 2. That comes with a different set of problems, primarily edge finish as Stainless doesn't cut as cleanly as normal steel. Truly, sharp edges don't much matter once installed, but there can be no burrs or bits to interfere with sealing or become loose debris. So added costs to finish the edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomchri Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Doing the finish myself woud be more than OK. Cheers Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressureangle Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, swooshdave said: So added costs to finish the edges? That's going to depend on the entire process. Given that we'll run these on idle machinery, the internal cost is pretty cheap. Can't give any numbers until the first piece comes off the mill. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 @Pressureangle Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonknee Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 My question is "what years would need this plate, or do all of the V11's need one?" and is there more about. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 All of em.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressureangle Posted October 22, 2023 Author Share Posted October 22, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 5:09 PM, Dragonknee said: My question is "what years would need this plate, or do all of the V11's need one?" and is there more about. Thanks The consensus, I think, is that all 6 speeds need it. Nevertheless I put one in my 1100 Sport 5 speed, just because all the cool kids do it. No meaningful updates on production, except that it's still happening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucatiGuzziIndian Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I know I am new here and I do not want to hijack this thread but... I have my own construction related business in Seattle, Washington. I am in the process of having some aluminum water jet cut at a local shop for a project we are doing. I would be happy to cut some of these if people wanted them. I need one for myself. If someone were to provide me with following I could get it done in the next few weeks or so: A dxf file of the part. Material required Any royalties that need to be paid to Mr. Roper if any A quantity for those who need them. Just offering to help out..... that is all. Regarding any concern about burrs, I would be happy to run over them with a file and sand edges. (I am a mechanical engineer with machine shop experience so not an amateur when it comes to this) Let me know if I can help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucatiGuzziIndian Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just bumping this.... Can anyone throw some light on this? I am not sure if Mr. Roper is around or if anyone has the file for the pattern. If not then I am obviously not able to help. Just curious thats all. I will be running parts in a few weeks from now... some time mid to late November. Thanks in advance to anyone that answers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressureangle Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Pete's in here infrequently but persistently. I have the pattern. PM me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzziMoto Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Knowing Pete he would probably just ask that you donate some money to a charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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