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Aluminum Molds
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:36 pm
by John Murphy
Hi Guys.
It's been awhile since I posted.
I've been doing prototype molds for a filter manufacturer the past couple of years.
Here's a couple of the latest.
Designed and machined using Aspire.
John
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:50 am
by jimwill2
Nice work! Are you machining those dry?
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 2:35 pm
by dwilli9013
Pretty impressive. Finish looks to be spot on. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:30 pm
by John Murphy
Hi Jim.
The answer is no. I have 2 misters mounted on my machine. I use one for a water soluable coolant, and straight air on the other.
I only use 6061 or better aluminum which makes machining allot easier.
John
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 3:34 am
by stankern
well done john , looks excellent
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:32 am
by PaulRowntree
Looks very good John! What feeds and speeds do you use on the AXYZ?
Re: Aluminum Molds
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:11 pm
by John Murphy
Hi Paul.
I run in the 150-200 ipm range for roughing and finishing.