Billet Emblems Revisited (with pics)

menzzer37 · 04-14-2013, 07:23 PM

I'm an engineer and the CAD is fine, the CAM just needs refinement. A new block of billet is running now with 2 more tools and finer tool paths.

Titanium would be cool...but a 5" block would be insane cost wise. I'll update again when the new emblem comes off the machine.

Wonka2581 · 04-14-2013, 07:43 PM

Sub'd cant wait to see the finished hamburger....

Glambutang · 04-15-2013, 10:37 PM

can probably use a 3d printer as well

menzzer37 · 04-26-2013, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glambutang

can probably use a 3d printer as well

Most 3D printer material is junk and won't hold up to the elements. That being said, there is DMLS which could be SS or Al, but it's pretty grainy.. and the machine is 300-400K for a good one.

Anyway.... updates:

Just needs polished out.

KaienZ34 · 04-26-2013, 09:36 AM

Looks pretty cool.

Coon-azz · 04-26-2013, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevennoland

Looks good! You could also cut these from plate carbon fiber. I work in a machine shop, and in order to get the price down they would have to do a good ammount of these. A single one off piece could easily run you $150-$200 . If you wanted to get crazy, you could have them cut from titanium! That would be expensive!

The only problem with that is if these are going on the outside of the car,some one is going to pull them off and take them home...then your out $200.

Coon-azz · 04-26-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menzzer37

Most 3D printer material is junk and won't hold up to the elements. That being said, there is DMLS which could be SS or Al, but it's pretty grainy.. and the machine is 300-400K for a good one.

Anyway.... updates:

Just needs polished out.

Digging it man!

Just a thought, but you know what might look cool? a little Japanese and US flag in the "Z" area. Not sure how hard that would be to do....just a thought. Or maybe on each side of the "Z"?

menzzer37 · 04-26-2013, 07:46 PM

here are the machining stages and a final shot on the car (dirty and crappy pic). Bead blasted the flat areas, polished the contours

37zeroZ · 04-26-2013, 08:19 PM

Not my taste. Looks off and odd with tow hook being a different color. Props for making it.

menzzer37 · 04-26-2013, 08:34 PM

Looks not different than the factory one...

SouthArk370Z · 04-26-2013, 08:49 PM

Turned out very well. Only suggestions I have are a bit more polish and paint the background.

CSA0890 · 05-05-2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Not my taste. Looks off and odd with tow hook being a different color. Props for making it.

There is this thing called paint....

Looks great OP. Let me know when you plan on production. I definitely want one. I like the machined finished though. Maybe a fine finish on the background and a rougher finish on the Z

batman_4 · 05-05-2013, 09:27 PM

sub'd

04-14-2013, 07:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Sub'd cant wait to see the finished hamburger.... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

04-26-2013, 09:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Looks pretty cool. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-26-2013, 07:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
menzzer37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 88 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	here are the machining stages and a final shot on the car (dirty and crappy pic). Bead blasted the flat areas, polished the contours Last edited by menzzer37; 04-27-2013 at 12:14 PM.

04-26-2013, 08:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Turned out very well. Only suggestions I have are a bit more polish and paint the background. KaienZ34 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-05-2013, 09:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	sub'd __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-14-2013, 07:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
menzzer37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 88 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	I'm an engineer and the CAD is fine, the CAM just needs refinement. A new block of billet is running now with 2 more tools and finer tool paths. Titanium would be cool...but a 5" block would be insane cost wise. I'll update again when the new emblem comes off the machine.

04-15-2013, 10:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Glambutang Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York Posts: 86 Drives: Honda, im a ricer Rep Power: 12	can probably use a 3d printer as well

04-26-2013, 08:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
37zeroZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 346 Drives: Truck Rep Power: 14168	Not my taste. Looks off and odd with tow hook being a different color. Props for making it.

04-26-2013, 08:34 PM	#25 (permalink)
menzzer37 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 88 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Looks not different than the factory one...

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