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    Posted: 20 Feb. 2019 at 5:52pm
The guys in the shop at work purchased a new CNC plasma cutter Thumbs Up I sketched up a quick test part in AutoCAD and will transfer to BobCAMLOL The hatched areas will be cut out... The tricky part is keeping the solid part one piece... This will be a first for me and we are still figuring out the machine.... Wish me luck!


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You do realize that you will end up with two separate pieces of steel, or whatever the material is, right?

I am not an artist, so I have no suggestions about how to "fix" this, if it even matters to you.

OH, I forgot the requested, Good Luck!!Smile


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Thanks!!

I think its all connected? I'm sure it will take me a couple of runs Confused


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Well, first try I would say was a success!! The material was too thin and it was moving around alot, but it worked! It's about 13" x 13" and rusty just like mine LOL Couple little things to adjust and the next one will be better...




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Wow,that looks alright from here.

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And how much are these going to be?

Nice.


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That is cool - nice job!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Joe Friday Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb. 2019 at 1:38pm
Don't we need the negative of that to be able to use it as a spray paint stencil?
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Very nice !!  Clap    Looks like the cutter had a mind of its own, and cut the bumper.   That cut does not show in your drawing.

Can you turn the juice down,  to etch some lines without burning thru?    If so,   you could complete some of the lines,   and maybe even etch some lugs in the tires.  LOL

The rusty back side does look better.  Smile
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Originally posted by JeepFever JeepFever wrote:

Very nice !!  Clap    Looks like the cutter had a mind of its own, and cut the bumper.   That cut does not show in your drawing.

Can you turn the juice down,  to etch some lines without burning thru?    If so,   you could complete some of the lines,   and maybe even etch some lugs in the tires.  LOL

The rusty back side does look better.  Smile


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Very nice, I like the back side patina best too!
I believe the plasma cutter will only cut thru, I think you would need a laser to etch the surface if I am not mistaken.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ggordon49 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Feb. 2019 at 4:01pm
Thank you guys Tongue Yes, there was that mistake by the bumper.... It was one of the last cuts and the jeep was flopping around on the table. The cutter head snagged the piece and things went a little wacky.. I need to find a little thicker material. (I was thinking an old stop sign might be cool?) 

I could do a negative cut for the stencil, that's a great idea! I'm going to run some more, but I need to do it in my "off" time... I upset some people with the smoke and smell Shocked Ooops, so sorry!

I never really thought of selling them or anything... If you are one of the kind people who have helped me out in the past (and there are many here) I would just give you one. I have been working with CAD systems for a long time, so if anyone ever needs something drawn up or 3D modeled, maybe I can help..
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Man, that is friggin' awesome!   How can I get my hands on one?   I'll take that practice one if you don't want it!!!  

Too cool.  


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That is nice!Clap I also like the rusty side.

As far as my earlier post, I sit corrected. I am happy to be wrong on this one!Smile

I am sure you know your company better than all of us do, but be sure to clear the sales/gifts with the powers that be first. No one want you to get in trouble at work over this.
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Originally posted by cpt logger cpt logger wrote:

I am sure you know your company better than all of us do, but be sure to clear the sales/gifts with the powers that be first. No one want you to get in trouble at work over this.

I was worried about that too. Thank you for looking out!
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Ill take one of those!  Good for you. Clearing a spot over my work bench, now!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ggordon49 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb. 2019 at 1:50pm
Thank you all for the kind words! I did not expect such positive feedback Big smile I can not commit to anything at this time, but if I do make a run of them, you guys will be the first to know.. Researching and finding material is my first step to determining cost feasibility.

Thanks again,
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jeeper50 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb. 2019 at 5:53pm
better make about 20 of them 'cause I want one too!!!

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