Custom Machined Parts For Your 370Z

scruffydog

k, I'll send those files over today

AgStacker

Spent a few hours at the shop today after work. I started laying the ground work for the g-code program I will be creating. I imported one of Scruffy's models into some software created to work in conjunction with the software he used to design the parts. It's called CAMworks (Computer Assisted Machining) This type of software allows the user to reproduce compound geometry with out the use of specially made tooling.

I will be honest and tell you that this is a very challenging part by my standards. I have never made a part that forced me to rely so heavily on CAM. Usually I take a much less sophisticated approach to my programs that only requires me to CAM when absolutely necessary . But the fact is the entire visible surface of this badge must be CAMed. It's the only way.

So, I set out to do it and I must say that I am very pleased with myself. The program is by no means complete, but after a couple hours of trying different approaches I had made significant headway on the most difficult steps in the process. I left the shop with a feeling of accomplishment and a big smile on my face.

A few more days like today and the program will be ready, and I will be waiting for the opportunity to bring these parts to life.

I'll make some screen shots of the software, and post a few updated photos of the shop over the coming days to keep up the interest in this thread. (print screen + ctrl V = awesome, thanks Kevin)

scruffydog

HAHA, I knew it was not gonna be a piece of cake. It's hard to not think of the machining process while I'm drawing up the badge. But knowing that you and the use of CAMworks was able to get you somewhere, I'm very impressed. Sorry it's taking me some time to send you the file for the Rear emblem. I have the dimensions on my table somewhere, I just need to modify it to the front one. I realized that you do already have the ZF-2A already. It's the last file I sent you.

I did forget to mention something last time....about the fillet circle, the current thickness is 4.3 mm or something like that, since I don't know what the height of the tabs are (esp the front ones being so big), we may want to increase the thickness of the fillet part if necessary? I guess worst case if these tabs get to be too tall, we can always shave a little bit and it's still cover by the fillet circle.

AgStacker

ah yes, I've found the file for ZF-2A, thank you. as for the 4.3 mm thickness, please refer to the pictures I posted at the top of page 9 in this thread. I think we're ok on the front, but those rear nubs look pretty damn big. To me it looks bigger than 4.3mm. Did you say you are trying to keep your bumper cover in perfect condition to re-sell it after upgrading to Nismo? or is that just for the front?

scruffydog

it's for both front and back bumper...but I can always re-apply the emblems on it to cover it up as I'm most likely gonna sell the original emblems with the bumper - but that'll be awhile. Did u want me to check the dimensions for the rear?

Now, if I increase the thickness for the rear fillet circle, shouldn't I increase the thickness for the front too to match it? Just a thought. I wanted to bring it up before it's too late. The other option is for us to shave a little bit off the tab (nubs).

AgStacker

So Im looking at the last files you sent me.

the lower tab you sent me (#4)

is this one





but I want to make this one





please resend when you have a chance.

scruffydog

I can't see any attached pictures on your msg above. but I re-sent you the front emblem. Before you proceed, did we want to leave it at 4.3mm tall for the fillet circle for the rear even though we may not be sure it'll cover the height of the tabs? I'm still editing the rear emblem ZR-2A. Please let me know