Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

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Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

January 25, 2012, 09:45:12 AM

I've got an upcoming project at school where we are using mills to machine parts. It'd like to make something either one of my cars. My Coupe, or my Oldsmobile I'm restoring. I obviously don't have my thunderbird anymore, but thought you guys might have some ideas.

We're using Solidworks/Camworks to do this. It outputs simple G-code when done. Looking for some simple ideas/suggestions on what to make.

Oldsmobile:
A custom valve cover(although typically stamped, I could probably make the top portion, and the sides and tig weld together.
A W-27 Rear end cover(would be an expensive block of aluminum)
A Gooseneck for the Thermostat with a tapped hole for a temp sender
A set of those grates on the hood.

My Thoughts(Genesis Coupe):
A shift with the wings emblem
Locking Lug Nuts. making a key too(would be cool, if I could make it work)
Wheel Cap Covers
A 19" Hyundai Wheel. (But it would be entirely Aluminum and probably would not be balanced/strong enough for DD use).

Anyone have any experience with making similar parts in Solidworks? Suggestions?

Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

Reply #1 – January 25, 2012, 09:53:23 AM

make custom intake cover plates...

Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

Reply #2 – January 25, 2012, 10:33:08 AM

Quote from: daminc;378712

make custom intake cover plates...

Intake cover plates?

Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

Reply #3 – January 25, 2012, 11:49:54 AM

Yeah, For the 5.0 guys....

Any CNC machinsts on FTBCF's?

Reply #4 – January 25, 2012, 03:48:05 PM

Something I always wanted to do. My dad is building a plastic extruding machine called reprap. its just like cnc, except you build it up out of melted plastic instead of milling it down.