Hi Poundy,
Quotes: I got a few quotes for "cut and supply" but they are $80 each if I buy in bulk (10+). I guess it would be cheaper if you can source your own aluminium.
Outcome: I ended up buying a composite (aluminum and plastic) plate version from eBay for $70. I'm guessing that a composite plate is cheaper because it has less Aluminium but so far so good. The guy on eBay is now selling them with printed parts for $150 (IMHO, a bit expensive).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prusa-i3-Frame-Aluminium-Y-carriage-and-Printed-ABS-Parts-Reprap-/171272187424
Cheers,
Harry
Quotes: I got a few quotes for "cut and supply" but they are $80 each if I buy in bulk (10+). I guess it would be cheaper if you can source your own aluminium.
Outcome: I ended up buying a composite (aluminum and plastic) plate version from eBay for $70. I'm guessing that a composite plate is cheaper because it has less Aluminium but so far so good. The guy on eBay is now selling them with printed parts for $150 (IMHO, a bit expensive).
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Prusa-i3-Frame-Aluminium-Y-carriage-and-Printed-ABS-Parts-Reprap-/171272187424
Cheers,
Harry