New CNC porting video
09-17-2006, 10:11 PM
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New CNC porting video We uploaded a new video clip of our CNC porting an Edelbrock LS1 245cc head. It's in black and white but I think it has better contrast this way. Let me know what you think. Clickhere.
Richard
Richard
09-18-2006, 12:12 AM
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that's pretty neat... but i have some questions
How often do you replace that porting bit?
How much fluid does it use in the process?
How much did that machine set you back?
How often do you replace that porting bit?
How much fluid does it use in the process?
How much did that machine set you back?
09-18-2006, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SiL3NtXWS6
that's pretty neat... but i have some questions
How often do you replace that porting bit?
How much fluid does it use in the process?
How much did that machine set you back?
How often do you replace that porting bit?
How much fluid does it use in the process?
How much did that machine set you back?
The coolant is a water based soluble oil. A 5 gallon pale will last us about 6 months. We mix it with water and maintain a certain percentage ratio of water to oil. The coolant is recirculated from a holding tank behind the machine.
A new Fadal 4020 machining center runs about $90 grand new. Used ones can be had for $40-$60 grand. A 5 axis fixture runs about $70 grand. We built our own. Programming software and digitizing equipment will run another $30 grand.
Richard
09-19-2006, 12:16 AM
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A long download I must say but neat to watch! I've never seen a 5-axis machine before. Those Edelbrock heads are just pathetic! I'm pretty sure my stock heads have larger ports than those. Do you have any flow numbers for those heads yet?
Keep up the good work Richard! BTW, the car is close to running again
Keep up the good work Richard! BTW, the car is close to running again
09-19-2006, 07:08 PM
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pretty sweet video Richard , they are awesome machines , i worked on a CNC machine for a while doing industrial pumps.
what is the total run time of the machine to do one head?
what is the total run time of the machine to do one head?
09-19-2006, 07:56 PM
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That's what I love about being a Machinist, you get to watch your work come to life! From being some crapy piece of cast, to a work of art! Alot of people don't know how much knowledge and time it takes to write a program for that kind of work! Very nicely done! Oh and the video was good too.
-Coleman
-Coleman
