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Metal questions, type, working, lathe |
Dr Evil |
Mar 14 2006, 10:06 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,031 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hey all,
I am in the process of getting materials for my, ahem, "art project" (914). I want to have some aluminum that has the brushed look to it. I ordered some 6061 and am not sure if it will have this finish. Is it easy to produce? Also, I am looking into getting some parts coated. I have heard that black chrome is what I am looking for based on my desire to have the character of the aluminum visible through the dark gloss coating. If this is not what I am looking for could someone point me in the right direction? Also a place to have it done would be welcomed. Next, I am gonna start using my mini lathe. I have the concept down as to how, but have never used one (so I bought extra stock). My question for the lathe is, how do you make domed shapes? Like if you took the end of a rod and domed it. Thanks (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) |
alpha434 |
Mar 14 2006, 12:32 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And when I was in school, we were always told to put radii on with a file. It wakes a long time for a ball. Make sure you've got a handle on the file, because if the part grabs it, it can push the sharp side right down the length of your forearm. But roughing it out is really easy. The assembly for making a "ball cutter" takes a lot of time and effort and a mill. I made one at school, and it's on display there still. Next time I'm over there, I'll snap a photo of it.
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