1/12 Aluminum Wheel Unveil
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:10 am
Guys after six months of breaking tools, programming and reprogramming, I finally have something to show for all the work I have done. I initially tried this way back in June but ran into major problems. The new machine is making things easier but I still have a way to go. The size of these wheels makes things difficult when trying to reach deep inside the wheel while milling.
The endmill used for the spokes is super small and has inch long flutes making the job really tough. I have a few other things to try but I wanted to actually show the first successful wheel, although it is still messed up . I ran the program super slow, and this was the result of a 2 1/2 hour run. At least the machine held up .
I had one of my programs named wrong and ran it with the wrong tool, moving the work piece ever so slightly. I ended up continuing because I wanted to see if I could actually make it through a wheel without breaking any tools.
I have a large quantity of these wheels planned for the near future with mounted and trued tires. I am not sure when the completion date will be but after I finish a couple more jobs, I plan on dedicating the mill to this project which will probably take weeks to complete, considering how many I want to make.
I wanted to show you guys my success as well as failure all in the same go. Get your 12Ls ready for some pretty cool wheels
The endmill used for the spokes is super small and has inch long flutes making the job really tough. I have a few other things to try but I wanted to actually show the first successful wheel, although it is still messed up . I ran the program super slow, and this was the result of a 2 1/2 hour run. At least the machine held up .
I had one of my programs named wrong and ran it with the wrong tool, moving the work piece ever so slightly. I ended up continuing because I wanted to see if I could actually make it through a wheel without breaking any tools.
I have a large quantity of these wheels planned for the near future with mounted and trued tires. I am not sure when the completion date will be but after I finish a couple more jobs, I plan on dedicating the mill to this project which will probably take weeks to complete, considering how many I want to make.
I wanted to show you guys my success as well as failure all in the same go. Get your 12Ls ready for some pretty cool wheels