Pippspriller
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In short- we will mill something for free...
I'm looking for interesting files to use on our 3 axis CNC router. I've hosted the last few North Texas RPF prop parties, and we draw numbers to give away something as a door prize. Most recently we have done Han in Carbonite and a ToS phaser kit done in EPS and high density urethane foam, respectively. Now, I'm running out of ideas.
Since it's for a giveaway item, I can't really offer cash for files, but I would be happy to produce a copy for the file donor.
Our machine is 3 axis and our maximum Z axis travel is about 5", although we can do multiple slices if need be. The bed is 46"x46". We would prefer smaller items since machine time is a factor. We can do milling from top and bottom for a two sided model. For example: If we mill a Millennium Falcon, we can mill from the top and bottom and get good detail on those surfaces, but there will be no detail in the edges of the ship since the bit is only milling from the top down or from the bottom up. Sheesh- I really belabored that point...
Please note: We are MILLING foam, plastics and wood- Not MACHINING metal.
Our machine is 3 axis--- not 5 axis or 7 axis. -Google or YouTube can explain the difference if you need help.
For those interested, I can take a quick look at a JPEG or such and tell if it would be a good candidate without receiving the file.
I'm looking for interesting files to use on our 3 axis CNC router. I've hosted the last few North Texas RPF prop parties, and we draw numbers to give away something as a door prize. Most recently we have done Han in Carbonite and a ToS phaser kit done in EPS and high density urethane foam, respectively. Now, I'm running out of ideas.
Since it's for a giveaway item, I can't really offer cash for files, but I would be happy to produce a copy for the file donor.
Our machine is 3 axis and our maximum Z axis travel is about 5", although we can do multiple slices if need be. The bed is 46"x46". We would prefer smaller items since machine time is a factor. We can do milling from top and bottom for a two sided model. For example: If we mill a Millennium Falcon, we can mill from the top and bottom and get good detail on those surfaces, but there will be no detail in the edges of the ship since the bit is only milling from the top down or from the bottom up. Sheesh- I really belabored that point...
Please note: We are MILLING foam, plastics and wood- Not MACHINING metal.
Our machine is 3 axis--- not 5 axis or 7 axis. -Google or YouTube can explain the difference if you need help.
For those interested, I can take a quick look at a JPEG or such and tell if it would be a good candidate without receiving the file.
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I have a low poly OBJ from a Pep project I could send you...
