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nightflyr · 11-04-2011, 07:56 PM

Well all I can say is.....

Thank you Kelly!!,

The new mount fits like a glove and the laminated frames took care of the issue of turning your 600 design into a 700AP..

Varc · 11-04-2011, 08:18 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

skray775 · 11-05-2011, 08:06 PM

Great news!!!

You should have let me put the lightening holes in that mount, its a chunk of aluminum! :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightflyr

Well all I can say is.....

Thank you Kelly!!,

The new mount fits like a glove and the laminated frames took care of the issue of turning your 600 design into a 700AP..

skray775 · 11-05-2011, 08:10 PM

On another note I was able to find time today and cleaned up my wiring and snapped a few pictures.

skray775 · 11-16-2011, 08:34 PM

Hi guys,

I drew up a a composite upper frame section but I am not sure it will be ridged enough. I will try and get this set together if I can ever shake this flu!

If it works out it would be another option and greatly simplify the machining. It would share all the same parts as the aluminum build except for the upper frame half's.

nightflyr · 11-16-2011, 09:35 PM

Hmmmmmm..might want to start thinking of expanding your design to a 700

sradjun · 11-17-2011, 01:28 AM

sweet~~~

TowPilot · 11-17-2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kregan

TowPilot... Is it ok to still post updates and pictures about the frames here?

As long as it is kept to a discussion please.

Thanks,
Mike

skray775 · 11-17-2011, 07:09 PM

Will do Mike... I definitely want to play by the rules, you guys have a great site here.

skray775 · 11-19-2011, 02:38 PM

Moved to the cad section.

seanh · 11-19-2011, 08:48 PM

Nice...

I'd still like to see a nitro.

ChopperCrazy · 11-21-2011, 06:19 PM

skray775 · 12-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates but My new mill arrived

The CNC conversion has already started and should be done in a couple months. This machine has a large work envelope at 12" x 30" and is 1100 pounds.

I can't wait to get this machine up and running!

Azalin · 12-28-2011, 07:00 AM

I am impressed. Congratulations kregan.

badfrog · 12-28-2011, 08:13 AM

just finished reading this entire thread and most of the mill setup thread... AWESOME!!!
I love this kind of stuff!!!! just curious... what would it cost to put together a CNC milling system from scratch? I have several PC's for control, but thats about it.

by the way, for any one interested in Powdercoating on a small scale (your oven is the limiting factor for size), check out Eastmans Hotcoat system
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...FYJdtgodQWJZKA

I have been using this for years with great success... every black or yellow part on my jeep that would fit in my household size oven (dontated from my aunts kitchen upgrade!) has been powder coated with the above... the only issue you will have to consider, especially on the helis, is the tolerances... powdercoating DOES add material, unlike anodizing which chemically colors the material (and for aluminum also "hardens" the material... for some things a good result, but in small thin material will add a bit of "brittleness" to it... possibly not a good thing for heli frames!)

Awesome work Kregan... by the way, what CAD software have you settled on?

badfrog · 12-28-2011, 08:41 AM

Kregan (and other cnc'ers),

what is your take on the CNC Masters "CNC Jr. table top mill"?
http://www.cncmasters.com/index.php?...table-top-mill
it only has a 19" x 7" x 5" x,y,z axis.

I am very interested in getting a CNC mill, just don't currently know ANYTHING about them, what to look for, etc.
Is there something better out there for the same price range? do I need bigger? the 7" Y axis seems limiting...

seanh · 12-28-2011, 09:52 AM

Will we see a nitro version?

fastflyer20 · 12-28-2011, 10:17 PM

Work just let me buy a used bed mill for maintenance and the engineers to play with. My boss comes down every few days asking the maintenance guys if I have made any heli parts on it yet! $5000 for a cabinet and tooling on order.
30" x axis, 20 " y axis, 6000#'s!

Now I don't have to convert my Bridgeport to a CNC (on right)

skray775 · 01-22-2012, 08:08 PM

Sorry again guys.... been putting all my spare time into this new machine... it is getting close!

Sean... Yes I will be doing a nitro and 700 in the feature.

Badfrog... International Hobbies sells this turn key mill for around $8500. Tormach also sells a nice turn key mill but is a little smaller in X and Y travel.

Fastflyer... Awesome!!!! That would blow the doors off what I am building!

Picture attachment button is gone? hmmm

https://www.helifreak.com/album.php?albumid=8394

fastflyer20 · 01-22-2012, 09:33 PM

Could not find International Hobbies, I did find Industrial Hobbies, is this what you were thinking?

http://www.ihcnc.com/pages/products.php

Looks very interesting with decent travel

11-04-2011, 07:56 PM	#101 (permalink)
nightflyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	Well all I can say is..... Thank you Kelly!!, The new mount fits like a glove and the laminated frames took care of the issue of turning your 600 design into a 700AP.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ MSR x1 / mCPX x2 / 450 x4 / Chaos600 test bed / Chaos600 Air-Wolf / American WereWolf 800 / KFrame800/900/1000 / Assorted Fixed Wing JR9303 / JR9503 / Futaba10CHP

11-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#102 (permalink)
Varc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet! __________________ Blade 500x, 450x, 300x, 200srx, MCPX BL, DX7 Courtesy Clerk at Safeway, Lonetree!

11-05-2011, 08:10 PM	#104 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	On another note I was able to find time today and cleaned up my wiring and snapped a few pictures. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

11-16-2011, 08:34 PM	#105 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	Hi guys, I drew up a a composite upper frame section but I am not sure it will be ridged enough. I will try and get this set together if I can ever shake this flu! If it works out it would be another option and greatly simplify the machining. It would share all the same parts as the aluminum build except for the upper frame half's. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

11-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#106 (permalink)
nightflyr Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY	Hmmmmmm..might want to start thinking of expanding your design to a 700 __________________ MSR x1 / mCPX x2 / 450 x4 / Chaos600 test bed / Chaos600 Air-Wolf / American WereWolf 800 / KFrame800/900/1000 / Assorted Fixed Wing JR9303 / JR9503 / Futaba10CHP

11-17-2011, 01:28 AM	#107 (permalink)
sradjun Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	sweet~~~

11-17-2011, 07:09 PM	#109 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	Will do Mike... I definitely want to play by the rules, you guys have a great site here. __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

11-19-2011, 02:38 PM	#110 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	Moved to the cad section. __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

11-19-2011, 08:48 PM	#111 (permalink)
seanh Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	Nice... I'd still like to see a nitro. __________________ X-cell Fury 90: 601/9251, 8231's Cyc; DS650; OS 91MP-6; Jr Vibe 90; OS 91RJX Pipe; Jr 8231 cyclic, 770 3D/G8900, Prfct Reg. CCPM; T-Rex 600 NP: 6965HB, 425MG Throttle GY 520/9254; OS50 Hyper,MP-5, Prfct Reg; 600E Bstx, nue1910

11-21-2011, 06:19 PM	#112 (permalink)
ChopperCrazy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007

12-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#113 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	Sorry for the lack of updates but My new mill arrived The CNC conversion has already started and should be done in a couple months. This machine has a large work envelope at 12" x 30" and is 1100 pounds. I can't wait to get this machine up and running! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

12-28-2011, 07:00 AM	#114 (permalink)
Azalin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ankara, Turkey	I am impressed. Congratulations kregan. __________________ Suat Trex 700 Gasser FBL \| HeliBug HB7-RC 17T \| Silverline V-Bar\| TRM VX290TT \| SG \| RJX Gas muffler (modded) Trex 600 Gasser FBL \| HeliXHeli conv. \| OS GT15HZ \| iKon \| Homemade onboard generator

12-28-2011, 08:13 AM	#115 (permalink)
badfrog HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009	just finished reading this entire thread and most of the mill setup thread... AWESOME!!! I love this kind of stuff!!!! just curious... what would it cost to put together a CNC milling system from scratch? I have several PC's for control, but thats about it. by the way, for any one interested in Powdercoating on a small scale (your oven is the limiting factor for size), check out Eastmans Hotcoat system http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...FYJdtgodQWJZKA I have been using this for years with great success... every black or yellow part on my jeep that would fit in my household size oven (dontated from my aunts kitchen upgrade!) has been powder coated with the above... the only issue you will have to consider, especially on the helis, is the tolerances... powdercoating DOES add material, unlike anodizing which chemically colors the material (and for aluminum also "hardens" the material... for some things a good result, but in small thin material will add a bit of "brittleness" to it... possibly not a good thing for heli frames!) Awesome work Kregan... by the way, what CAD software have you settled on? __________________ Team "Wife" sponsored pilot... Thanks Baby!!!

12-28-2011, 08:41 AM	#116 (permalink)
badfrog HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2009	Kregan (and other cnc'ers), what is your take on the CNC Masters "CNC Jr. table top mill"? http://www.cncmasters.com/index.php?...table-top-mill it only has a 19" x 7" x 5" x,y,z axis. I am very interested in getting a CNC mill, just don't currently know ANYTHING about them, what to look for, etc. Is there something better out there for the same price range? do I need bigger? the 7" Y axis seems limiting... __________________ Team "Wife" sponsored pilot... Thanks Baby!!!

12-28-2011, 09:52 AM	#117 (permalink)
seanh Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	Will we see a nitro version? __________________ X-cell Fury 90: 601/9251, 8231's Cyc; DS650; OS 91MP-6; Jr Vibe 90; OS 91RJX Pipe; Jr 8231 cyclic, 770 3D/G8900, Prfct Reg. CCPM; T-Rex 600 NP: 6965HB, 425MG Throttle GY 520/9254; OS50 Hyper,MP-5, Prfct Reg; 600E Bstx, nue1910

12-28-2011, 10:17 PM	#118 (permalink)
fastflyer20 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	Work just let me buy a used bed mill for maintenance and the engineers to play with. My boss comes down every few days asking the maintenance guys if I have made any heli parts on it yet! $5000 for a cabinet and tooling on order. 30" x axis, 20 " y axis, 6000#'s! Now I don't have to convert my Bridgeport to a CNC (on right) Attached Thumbnails

01-22-2012, 08:08 PM	#119 (permalink)
skray775 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007	Sorry again guys.... been putting all my spare time into this new machine... it is getting close! Sean... Yes I will be doing a nitro and 700 in the feature. Badfrog... International Hobbies sells this turn key mill for around $8500. Tormach also sells a nice turn key mill but is a little smaller in X and Y travel. Fastflyer... Awesome!!!! That would blow the doors off what I am building! Picture attachment button is gone? hmmm https://www.helifreak.com/album.php?albumid=8394 __________________ Kelly FineScale 360

01-22-2012, 09:33 PM	#120 (permalink)
fastflyer20 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	Could not find International Hobbies, I did find Industrial Hobbies, is this what you were thinking? http://www.ihcnc.com/pages/products.php Looks very interesting with decent travel

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