CNC 48 Points Cover
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Road Warrior
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CNC 48 Points Cover
Heres my first attempt at CNC'd cover.
Once I verify fit I'll take another piece of Aluminum , paint it, then machine so the outer face will be black.
Once I verify fit I'll take another piece of Aluminum , paint it, then machine so the outer face will be black.
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Looks great! Mine is also screwed in. I used to work as programmer and machinist with a 5 axis mill. Sure is nice to have access to the equipment. Where I work now we just have a manual mill and lathe. Make the most of the equipment as you can!
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Thanks,
I have been out of CNC for a few years, Spent 20+ years in automotive. All 2 1/2 axis and mill/ turn stuff. Nothing complex. Spent the last 5 years 3D Thermoform mold designing in SolidWorks but no machining. We had other guys who did the toolpath. Now I'm at a University as a Lab tech, non teaching position but I get to play with a small Haas mill and Lathe to keep my skills up in case a student or professor needs something made. I ran across a great product that integrates with SolidWorks, HSMWorks. I cant say enough good about it.
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Nice job. It's all about speed and feed.
The only thing I might consider is counter bore the screw holes for socket head bolts. I know that's not necessary, but it puts some sex on it.
The only thing I might consider is counter bore the screw holes for socket head bolts. I know that's not necessary, but it puts some sex on it.
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Road Warrior
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The stock cover is only .070 thick, I didnt want to go real think like some of the after market covers are. This one is made from .125 stock with the ring taken down to .070 . Not much thickness to counter bore the screw holes
.I have 2 more drying now with the outer face black and the ring and numbers raw alum.
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Here is the finished product.
I also have a reverse version with the numbers black and outer face aluminum and just sprayed one entirely in black plastic dip just to see.
I also have a reverse version with the numbers black and outer face aluminum and just sprayed one entirely in black plastic dip just to see.
Last edited by awilson40; Dec 12, 2013 at 04:31 PM.
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