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-My First 3D Part!-

It's my first 3D part. It was so cool watching the machine use the Z axis for more then just plunging.
I am not sure if I was more thrilled at the 3D part or using the ball endmill. I love the rounded corners.

Date:	May 20,2005
CAD Time	15 min
CAM Time	5 min
CUT Time	47 min using a 4.50mm ball endmill

Its a propeller,,,,I know it needs more detail :)

Here is a picture of the propeller in MeshCam.

The cutting has began. I used the tv try scrap for stock.

Here you can se the 3D action..really cool!

Another picture of the part.

All done. Not exactly what I was expecting but still really nice. Now to make more :)

NEXT TIME: More detail to the part. Also cut out the part so you can see it easier. maybe a smaller endmill to show more detail.