Re: Latest Design Created with my Sherline CNC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Dan Statman" <dan.statman@r...> wrote:

> Check out my latest piece at:
>
> http://members.rennlist.com/statmandesigns/CK008-Pair-Small.JPG
>
> Each pattern is milled with a 2-flute ballnose endmill. The larger

ring was

> milled with a 0.020" endmill to a depth of 0.018" in three 0.006"

passes.

> The smaller ring was milled with a 0.015" endmill to a depth of

0.015" in

> three 0.005" passes. I have the high speed spindle pulley set on my
> Sherline mill and these were cut at the maximum spindle speed of

10,200 RPM.

> It took about 4 hours of mill time to cut each ring. And I broke

one 0.015"

> cutter.
>
> These rings are unfinished and will be anodized or enameled in the

carving

> to increase the contrast. The customer has not yet decided on a

color for

> this.
>
> If anybody would like to design Celtic Knots or other interesting

symmetric

> designs that can repeat around a ring, I would be happy to pay for

DXF

> files, or G-Code files. Payment could be in cash or a free ring of

the

> style you designed. Please contact me off-list if you would like

to design

> some interesting patterns. Simple geometric patterns are not

needed. I am

> most interested in stylized Celtic Knots.
>
> I use cutters from 1/32" down to 0.010", but only one size cutter

per

> design. The pattern should fit on a 6-8 mm wide ring.
>
> Thanks for all of your help in getting me setup with my equipment,

and your

> future help with designs.
>
> Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
> www.statmandesigns.com

Nice work!
What about fill the pattern with gold?
Fogassa.