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bogan
23rd June 2010, 17:46
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/04/17/5-axis-milling-machine-demonstrates-capabilities/ 5 Axis CNC mill a helmet, 120kg down to 3.6, and an amazing surface finish too. Hopefully one day I'll work somewhere where I get homer access to one of those.

Edit: fuck, left an in out of the title (and an apostrophe), sorry grammarians.
Ixion
23rd June 2010, 17:55
3.6 kg is quite heavy for a helmet. And will it not get very hot in sunny weather?
bogan
23rd June 2010, 17:59
3.6 kg is quite heavy for a helmet. And will it not get very hot in sunny weather?

yes but imagine headbutting someone with it, fix numerous problems that way. Nah, tis reflective so wont absorb any sunlight at all. Though to wear it you may have to jump in the machine and get your ear trimmed to fit.
Laava
23rd June 2010, 18:07
Cool! Wonder how long it took?
bogan
23rd June 2010, 18:10
Cool! Wonder how long it took?

unsure, but it probly would have been running slower for the demo as there was no coolant
Milts
23rd June 2010, 19:12
That is seriously impressive, shows just how far technology has come.

I do wonder what happens to all the metal that is carved away - do they melt it down and recycle it, or toss it? Either way, an astonishing piece of machinery.
bogan
23rd June 2010, 20:21
That is seriously impressive, shows just how far technology has come.

I do wonder what happens to all the metal that is carved away - do they melt it down and recycle it, or toss it? Either way, an astonishing piece of machinery.

they recycle it, but cos it's mixed with cutting lubricant they don't pay fuck all for the swarf, also a 60L container only holds bout 20kgs worth. And yeh its amazing what the CNC machinery can do, they now have 'dark' factories who's only occupants are CNC machinery and robot etc to feed them stock, just pump out the parts 24/7.
pete376403
23rd June 2010, 20:50
There's a link down near the bottom of the comments on this vid to a youTube of a 5 axis doing a V8 engine block. I think the helmet is a lot more impressive, the V8 is straight lines and holes compared to the contours of the helmet. Both way fucking cool though
http://technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQsmiIeAkE-o
Naki Rat
23rd June 2010, 21:19
I used to operate 3D laser scan equipment. By scanning an object, cleaning and reformatting the data a CNC machine can then duplicate the scanned object - from a bolt to a yacht hull. Real cool technology to be involved with :Punk:
blackdog
23rd June 2010, 21:23
nice. but repost (x2)