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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 5, 2015 18:48:21 GMT -5
Well.....I expect this year to be very interesting. I take delivery of a 5 axis cnc machine this summer and a 3 axis milling machine. Thiis is all in preparation for my magor project that will involve several 5th or quarter scale Indy cars to be produced by myself. The production phase of this will take a good year to learn and to make all of the molds that are required for such a massive project. Iwill post pics of the 4 or 5 cars that I intend to make in a little while.  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 5, 2015 19:34:06 GMT -5
Well, you've certainly gained my interest. Boy, will this be fun to watch.
John
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Post by Calvin on Jan 5, 2015 21:13:35 GMT -5
What kind of CNC Machines are you getting?
Are you milling masters out of aluminum?
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Post by billgtp on Jan 5, 2015 22:28:42 GMT -5
this will be good
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 6, 2015 1:41:30 GMT -5
What kind of CNC Machines are you getting? Are you milling masters out of aluminum? I'll be doing all types. The masters will need to be durable as I intend to mass produce the parts so that others can enjoy these kits as well. The CNC will be a 5 axis for sure.....I haven't decided on the model type yet but it will have the auto quick change heads. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 6, 2015 1:46:54 GMT -5
 This is essentially it but i am not sure of the model yet. |
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Post by Calvin on Jan 6, 2015 3:02:21 GMT -5
This is going to be one huge investment.
How to you plan to produce these kits? Are you going to make masters out of aluminum and making some kind of mold off your aluminum billet masters and cast them out of resin later?
Have you ever used Master cam before?
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 6, 2015 5:49:33 GMT -5
This is essentially it but i am not sure of the model yet. HOLY CRAP!!! |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 6, 2015 8:37:20 GMT -5
This is going to be one huge investment. How to you plan to produce these kits? Are you going to make masters out of aluminum and making some kind of mold off your aluminum billet masters and cast them out of resin later? Have you ever used Master cam before? I'll do that foe the chassis and body parts but for everything else it will be made from a cad / /cam model that can be stored and replicated at will. I'm still looking into molding techniques to see what will fit best for me and what I need to QUICKLY set one up. |
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Post by chromehorn08 on Jan 6, 2015 8:47:28 GMT -5
Wow! This will be fun to watch!
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 6, 2015 8:50:36 GMT -5
WOW!
makes my heart beat a little faster.
duane
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 6, 2015 13:41:39 GMT -5
This is going to be one huge investment. How to you plan to produce these kits? Are you going to make masters out of aluminum and making some kind of mold off your aluminum billet masters and cast them out of resin later? Have you ever used Master cam before? nO....I've never tried master cam. I believe I will look into it. |
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Post by johnwebster on Jan 10, 2015 3:49:03 GMT -5
What design software are you using (Solidworks, Autocad 3D etc.)?
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 29, 2015 12:43:09 GMT -5
I haven't decided yet John. I have some folks in Indianapolis that are going to help with that process.
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 26, 2016 11:27:51 GMT -5
 And so it begins.......I have started to take delivery of all of my milling and machining tools so that eventually.......I can start to do full in house production kits. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jan 26, 2016 11:46:22 GMT -5
Please be careful around any power tools.
Sandy
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 26, 2016 12:52:47 GMT -5
Please be careful around any power tools. Sandy I've worked around them my whole life.......and there are still no guarantees. |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 26, 2016 13:53:27 GMT -5
 A couple of pieces that i fabbed up in literally 5 minutes......  |
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Post by aowr1911 on Jan 26, 2016 13:54:06 GMT -5
The pieces you see are no bigger than my finger nail.
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Post by clm1545 on Jan 26, 2016 15:40:57 GMT -5
Please be careful around any power tools. Sandy The voice of experience.  |
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Post by ttocs78z28 on Jan 26, 2016 19:18:53 GMT -5
Where is the 5th axis on this machine? I see the other 4. |
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Post by racerbrown on Jan 26, 2016 19:21:32 GMT -5
this is gonna be one fun ride to watch!
duane
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Post by aowr1911 on Feb 6, 2016 14:58:27 GMT -5
Where is the 5th axis on this machine? I see the other 4. This A three axis milling and drill press. The 5 AXIS MILLING machine is currently being paid for and will not arrive for a bit. |
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