When I cut my wide jaws I used a sine vise and side milled the angle. It looks like a side mill on their jaws as well.
I need to make a pair of aluminum jaws for mine, but it hasn’t been high on the priority list lately..
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These are just a simple one side op with a flow toolpath and ball end mill. Just have to take multiple passes to clear out the depth
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That’s a nice finish for one op, nice work!
Any chance you’d be willing to discuss the source or software for your model on this? Did you make or purchase the model? Was it a .stp or .step file?
I’m a full time CNC Programmer, and I have tons of experience scrubbing dies to make all kinds of commercial products. I knoe Mastercam and a good bit of Fusion. I want to make stuff like this on my MR-1, and any advice or details would be appreciated!
I have been working on a front strut tower bar for my E36
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First prototype of the modular fin assembly for minimum diameter high-power rocket - challenging with the MR1 due to the 124 tool changes required to manufacture this assembly.
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That’s wild! Why not just print the entire assembly in carbon fiber on a Bambu X1C?
I do have an X1C and can totally print this assembly as a one-off, just need to take into account the shrinkage and warping. I am actually working with HP at the moment - experimenting with various materials using their commercial SLS printers. Ultimately I need a solution that will allow for production runs. Also needing to keep in mind that these assemblies need to withstand at a minimum MACH 1.5 flights - where acceleration is pushing 20 to 30g’s and hitting those speeds within the first couple of seconds of flight. This 7075 aluminum version will always outperform mostly all other materials especially in MACH 2+ flights where leading-edge heating and stresses really come to play.
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Thank you for sharing that Conrad. I hope you will become a regular here.
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That is some really awesome work! I learned a lot from your video. I have been struggling with designing a manufacturing setup for a part I need to make, and your video has provided some great ideas on how to accomplish that.
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Nothing special just some warhammer plaques for my BILs sword. Did the ends and holes on the mr1 and the lettering with a 30w galvo laser. Would have engraved the lettering with the machine but that font is tough
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THE EMPEROR PROTECTS!
(Warhammer fan here)
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Just facing some A36 at 200ipm 
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