Prototype Mini-Bloc Luce de Notte body

[PhotonFanatic]

I've had this design idea on my computer for some time; I want to make it in Ti one of these days, and since I owe a customer four different Luce de Notte bodies, I thought that this might be a good pattern to include in the group.

Only 'problem' is that the mini-blocs call for a .5mm wide groove in them. So I decided to cut my teeth using aluminum first. The deeper grooves were .75mm deep and cut with an engraving bit; the mini-bloc grooves were cut with a two-flute .5mm diameter ball nose end mill:

As machined finish--final surface quality will be a bit smoother.

Although the customer doesn't want any anodizing, the Ti version would be very nice, in my opinion, if the mini-blocs were anodized, say, emerald green or deep blue.

A good learning experience in AL--I only lost two end mills. :devil:

The AL version took many hours to machine--the Ti version will be at least double that.

 

[jch79]

Fred,

oo: Nice!

This looks to be an elegant solution to the notorious Ti knurling issue. So how wide are each of those blocks - 1.5mm or so?

:thumbsup: john

 

[blitzlicht65]

Wow, the prototype looks very nice.:naughty:

Great work Fred.:twothumbs

Now it's time for Bart to order a few more trit spheres.

 

[PhotonFanatic]

John,

You are slipping--those are 1.63mm square blocks. :devil:

 

[blitzlicht65]

Fred, do you start a pre-order thread?

I need two Luce bodys for 11mm spheres.

 

[PhotonFanatic]

Fred, do you start a pre-order thread?

I need two Luce bodys for 11mm spheres.

I'm not really doing any sales thread for Luce de Notte bodies, although I will consider making them on a per order basis. As you know, I can't sell Trit spheres, nor can I install your sphere, either. So, just as long as you understand that, I will be glad to make some Luce bodies for those who e-mail me directly.

 

[blitzlicht65]

E-Mail sent with order.:kiss:

 

[jch79]

John,

You are slipping--those are 1.63mm square blocks. :devil:

I'll go get my prescription checked.