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Originally Posted by Couerl  Interesting Shorty, creating organic models such as the torso here in nurbs however is not as easy as it is in polygonal. Will a 4 axis machine do the same kind of contouring or will it be restricted more or how does that work? If you do get one I'd be interested in having something done if you're up to it. I'm just not sure what it costs to do something, even a figure done in a 10lb block of aluminum I imagine would be spendy. |
Yup, there's nothing wrong with using a subd model for milling. But now i would first import to Rhino and convert to t-Splines, correct some areas with imperfect curvature, and then mesh the object to export to CAM... The machines i am considering can do pieces of around 12" x 12" x 6" for 3 axis work. On 4-axis they can do considerably smaller objects, maybe the diameter of a softball. And you can mill organic models on 4-axes. The problem is that it can't mill from all angles so it can't access those areas with undercutting very well. You would have to consider that while modeling. And of course you will be left with a stump on each end which the machine needs to hold the part. But that's true of any milled part... When (if?) i get a machine i'll let you know. First i need a space to operate it. The funny thing about milling aluminum in a NYC apartment is that your neighbors tend to complain about it... What? Stop milling at 3AM? How rude of you to interupt my work!!!
Juan, that's pretty funny. I wonder how many other "historic" items are really fakes?
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