This video is about the work flow I use when replicating parts from start to finish – my measuring, probing, modelling, CAM, and machining work flow.
Machine: Precision Matthews PM30-MV
Control: Centroid Acorn
CAD: Solidworks
CAM: Audodesk HSM
Note: I’m not a machinist – just a guy with a hobby here to share and learn.
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Phenomenal walkthrough and explanation of each step. I feel like just seeing your process answered some questions that I didn't even know I had. Keep up the great work!
What would you charge for something similar to this.
Good work!!! We also have rich experience in sheet metal fab, we are a strong manufacturer in China, with high quality and competitive price.
So do you have an engineering background
Fusion 360 is free to the hobbyist.
Hey! Very nice and clean work! I would like to build a cnc from such a mill, any links? 🙂
That is incredible Adam, I am an old school Fitter Machinist. CNC is 'new' to me. Thinking about purchasing a mill similar to yours for my home workshop, hoping to make some motorcycle parts in nearing retirement. Thanks for sharing your expertise and inspiring me to have a go. Cheers.
The plural of software is just software, not softwares! Ugh!!!!
Do You know how the formula of upgrading horsepower? Example of 2jz engine had 320hp but someone build 2jz with 3000hp. Is there any thicker wall of the engine besides of bigger compression and gas supply
What probe are you using? I know you use acorn obviously but I run mach 4 with a Pokeys57 breakout board on my PM728VT and I see it also has probing features.
is it possible to a copy a cylinder head port using larger centroid machine?
Tremendous work ?
Google this part number c- 2-2-459 these are close to the part but dont match mine
I have a 1992 Nissan dually and broke a driveline yoke part ,just a small hand size part, is it possible to make one ?
If you don't like the finish of your endmill then try experimenting with different feeds and speeds. Usually, harder material need faster speeds and taking a finishing pass or two of 0.010 to 0.005 will clean up the face nicely. To be fair, I only work with a manual lathe and mill due to the fact I don't have access to a cnc yet.
Great video, I can't wait to see more.
Nice work!
Excellent work!
What is that part for? what does it do?
Sub'd!
I was shopping for a touch probe when I saw this. Looking at similar application on a larger machine.
Strategically comprehensive setup. Very informative video. I like & Subscribe for everything you have to say, and show. Thumbs up all the way."
No fancy 3d scanner needed.
Fantastic! Please keep posting great videos like this.
How does one get the basics to start CNC ? How much to make a setup for aluminum an wood ?
That's really impressive
Reminded me cnc machine fabrication and copying car cams. Hi tech amazingly job killers
As someone from a visual design background who is trying to teach themselves CAD and get into the machining industry, this video is excellent. Have subbed and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks dude.
Echoing the comments on your process being very thorough and detailed. Helps for us trying to learn! Do you have any advice on file storage / heirarchy?
Great fucking work! Would you be able to make Sun gears ⚙️ for a transmission if we sent you over any information. Sounds stupid but toyota has parts that are completely discontinued for good and if your able to make a few parts, it'd be amazing and I'd love to support you in the process!
Omg this is beautiful!? I need the inside of my air rifle bullpup stock copied so i can duplicate it with an aluminium stock???
nice wotk
Great work but you kinda didn't explain how you used the probe to model the position of the features into cad.
Hey Adam, Great work and great video. For a hobbyist, you are pretty freaking good! I have subscribed and clicked on notifications after watching the first video. I can't wait to watch the previous videos and what else you are making. Also, do you take on small jobs? If you do, please get in touch with me.
This was very helpful for understanding order of operations and fixturing ideas. Thanks for sharing your process!
Wonder if master cam is watching this ?….
Siema Adam! Super video i super jakosc czesci ktore wytwarzasz. Jesli moge cos zasugerowac to na samym koncu zawsze wycinaj fazki gdy wszystkie profile czesci masz wyciete. W ten sposob nie bedziesz musial uzywac tego samego narzedzia kilka razy w trakcie jednej operacji. Nastepna rzecz to najpierw spot drill, potem drill, potem chamfer hole. Jesli najpierw wytniesz fazke a potem dopiero bedziesz wiercic otwor to roznica w kacie miedzy wiertlem a fazka moze spowodowac ze wiertlo nie bedzie wycinac prosto tylko zacznie “uciekac” na bok. Mam nadzieje ze napisalem zrozumiale i jeszcze raz pozdrawiam!! Leci subik!! ????
Great video Adam, thank you a lot. Would you share a video from beginning like starting from drawing part, if it’s possible? I wonder how u copy as same as with the original dimensions
Great I have a similar machine will try to do something like it.
Great video.
Your shear hog finish is probably poor because you’re using inserts with no radius.
Question solidworks 10. Or. Fusion 360. ? Edit 3d model and copy part like you did here
How did you get your measurements from the probe to solidworks?
Great video! Super interesting ideas to fix the parts for milling from both sides.
Hi, just came across this video, you are getting nice finish with the PM30, I'm running a PM25MV
Cześć Adam, jakich narzędzi używałeś do planowania powierzchni i adaptive clearingu + wykończenia frezem walcowo-czołowym?