CNC machining projects

[Chuck Nukem]

I miss my CNC's and EDM but no longer have access to 3Ph. so sold them a couple of years ago.
The Matsuura 50 VMC was a monster, if I could find another Fadal, set up for 1 Ph. I would try to get it.
Now down to a manual mill and lathe.

Matsuura are beasts. We really don't have many here in Texas. They have more east and west coast presence.

[Chuck Nukem]

The lathe has landed! I have a busy few weekends to reorganize everything and set the machines properly. Can't wait to get it wired up and fired up!

[TurboFource]

Nice!

[BDA]

Chuck, you must feel like a kid in a candy store!!

[Chuck Nukem]

Chuck, you must feel like a kid in a candy store!!

Little Fortune Cookie does make me very happy!! I have very little experience with CNC lathe, so I get to fall in love with machining all over again!

[gideon]

Chuck, I may be jumping the gun here but, are you planning to sell some of the parts you make with that setup?  I ask because I didn't yet order my front hubs, partly because I'm wondering if I should wait for a pair of your new and improved hubs.  Is that realistic?  I'm in no great hurry, by the way, plenty of other jobs to get on with.

[Chuck Nukem]

Chuck, I may be jumping the gun here but, are you planning to sell some of the parts you make with that setup?  I ask because I didn't yet order my front hubs, partly because I'm wondering if I should wait for a pair of your new and improved hubs.  Is that realistic?  I'm in no great hurry, by the way, plenty of other jobs to get on with.

Gideon,

I am planning to produce everything I am developing if there is interest. I have not pushed the issue yet because I feel it's premature given my car does not currently run. If you are able to wait I would be honored to sell you a set. I am shooting for the next 6-8 months or so to have everything together to the point where I would be able to sell the brake caliper brackets front and rear and the special hubs and rotors. (I hope I am getting better at estimating time targets than I was when I started this car...) 

[dakazman]

  You can put me down for a set also Chuck. Time targets in this COVID environment throws a lot of curve balls. I can also send you my alternator bracket to copy when you’re not to busy.
Dakazman

[Chuck Nukem]

  You can put me down for a set also Chuck. Time targets in this COVID environment throws a lot of curve balls. I can also send you my alternator bracket to copy when you’re not to busy.
Dakazman

Dman It would be my pleasure! I can't wait to get the first set on the road.

[Chuck Nukem]

It's amazing what a little paint can do!

I got a set of skates to move this thing over a few feet. Unfortunately I have to move the mill too... but alas If I could plan that far in to the future I would have finished my Lotus!

Hoping to have it wired up very soon indeed....

[BDA]

That looks pretty serious, Chuck! I know you'll have fun with it! 

With all that, it seems like you could, if you wanted, be a kindred spirt with this guy (https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/frankenferrari-v12-ferrari-308/148959/page1/)!

[Richard48Y]

"Live" tooling capability?
You can live without it, but it certainly makes life easier.

[Chuck Nukem]

"Live" tooling capability?
You can live without it, but it certainly makes life easier.

It's a plain old 2 axis lathe made in 95 w/ Fanuc OT-C. I bought it for the work envelope, the fact I knew the previous owner and their aerospace work, and its proximity to my location. The mill will handle all the fancy cutting for now. A Mori or Mazak Y axis live tool would certainly be nice, but it is a luxury I will have to earn by growth.... I have seen guys try to start brand new companies buying brand new equipment and I didn't want to commit myself to that level of financial ruin if things don't pan out....

[BDA]

Best of luck for your venture, Chuck!

[Chuck Nukem]

Best of luck for your venture, Chuck!

Thanks BDA!