Digital Probe Duplication
Digital Probe Duplication
By Randy Johnson
Router duplication has been around a long time. Early machines used stiluses to follow the shape of |
Click any image to view a larger version. |
Step 1Set the scanning parameters. The |
Step 2Scan the part. I set parameters for this shell |
Step 3Adjust the digital image. The |
Step 4Create the 3D model. The .stl file is |
Step 5Smooth the surface. If needed, the |
Step 6Remove the background. |
Step 7Rout the final profile and tabs. |
Step 8Rough rout the shape. |
Step 9Rout the final pass. |
Step 10Detail by hand as needed. |
Step 11Make the boxes. After making the |
Project Time CardCNC the lids: 55 minutes each CNC the boxes: 50 minutes each Set up and material prep: 15 minutes each Detailing and sanding: 45 minutes each Staining and finishing: 20 minutes each Total time: 3 hours 30 minutes each I spent 5 hours 15 minutes (total for all three) |
This story originally appeared in American Woodworker June/July 2011, issue #154. |
|
No related posts.