Finished my second build

[Gene]

Conpirators never tell because the conspiracy would fail. BAWAAAAAA!

[rowycoracing]

Flyerrider here is the CAM and prototype cut for the hub.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4-hkYnrFU

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lX04vTKRAeI

[flyerrider]

Sweet!!!!!!!! That is so freakin cool. How did the prototype turn out?

[rowycoracing]

It's close. The measurements are all fine and no tool crashes which is always good. The surface finish wasn't as fine as I would want so I am going to reprogram the finish passes with smaller steps and stepovers. I am still thinking maybe it would be best to cut it on the VMC leaving 0.010 or so on everything but the holes and bores, then you could make a finish pass with a lathe to get it just the way you want it. We'll see. If I have time I'll recut the prototype tomorrow with a finer finish. Now that I've proofed the program to make sure that there are no crashes I can crank it up and let it rip so rerunning it won't take much time.

[bdkw1]

You aren't going to run them all that slow are you?

Nice Haas.......

[rowycoracing]

Nope. That was just a proofing run to make sure I didn't have any mistakes or crashes. Even though programs check out OK when I verify them in CAM I have made it a habit to run them the first time on the machine at about 15% to proof a new program. Now that I am sure that I am clear I will pour the coals to it. And yes I am quite happy with the little Haas. It does everything I need.

[flyerrider]

So do you have an address I can send this 50lb chunk of steel to? Also, I am sticking with the S-10 setup after I weighed the pros and cons and the cost and labor involved so there aren't any changes to be made on what you have done. I also like the idea of leaving .001 extra on there to be final cut on a lathe

[rowycoracing]

Anyone planning on using a Triumph engine? Just kidding, test cutting this logo for a friend.

YouTube - Triumph logo test cut

[bdkw1]

Ah profiling, the most boring job ever.

Looks good! The next one out of metal will take a little longer..... Yawn, load the part and come back in the morning......

[rowycoracing]

Yeah that's one of the good things about the CNC ... load the part, hit cycle start and come back with a fresh cup of coffee in the morning to pick up the finished piece.