Comments on: CNC Machines are not Magic

By: Manufacturing processes, then and now | WeaponsMan

Manufacturing processes, then and now | WeaponsMan — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:13:57 +0000

[…] has a great video post at GunLab on how what looked like a simple project to make a simple add-on, one that has already been proven […]

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:13:53 +0000

When I finally get a 3d printer and make print the parts sure not a problem.

By: Jason Kiger

Jason Kiger — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 05:47:34 +0000

I understand and your right. The market for this setup would be very slim. Would you consider selling me a set of 3D printed parts ?

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:14:36 +0000

Jason I agree with the lost wax casting concept. However, that being said I just don’t think there is enough interest out in the market place to warrant the cost. How many could I sell at a profit and what would be my initial cost to do it. Maybe with the lowering costs of a 3d printer that could be used as a pattern for the casting. It is something to look into when I have the extra capital and time. Thanks

By: Jason Kiger

Jason Kiger — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 04:14:58 +0000

Lost wax investment casting. You can have those parts cast in 4140 and need to only drill holes and lightly finish or touch them up. It eliminates the cost in machining and are just as strong as a milled part. I build jet engines for a living and in doing so we use investment castings extensively.

By: 3D Printing is Much More than Guns | DemonHide Talks

3D Printing is Much More than Guns | DemonHide Talks — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:13:58 +0000

[…] that framework is fair game! And those limitations are steadily diminishing. Even CNC machines, which may seem like magic at first, have limitations that haven’t been overcome at the cost- and space-conscious individual […]

By: Ron @ CHMER EDM

Ron @ CHMER EDM — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:51:08 +0000

Great video, and a very good explanation of a complex machining process. Keep up the good work and make more videos!

By: Floy

Floy — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 06:21:17 +0000

There is a nifty museum of precision machining in Windsor, Vt. Worth the trip!
http://www.americanprecision.org/

By: Mg-42

Mg-42 — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:51:38 +0000

1. A fourth axis for your mill.
2. A wire EDM machine

You sound just like the people that work in my shop. It is on the list. My major problem is that I have so little knowledge on wire edm’s. Any information or insight on wire edm’s would be helpful.

By: CNC EDM

CNC EDM — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:56:39 +0000

It’s amazing how intricate these machining processes can be. Most people don’t know all of the work that goes into manufacturing what appears to be a simple part or product. Thank you for the demonstration.