Watch a 5-Axis CNC Machine make a helmet from a solid block of alloy

in engineering •  8 years ago  (edited)

Machined Alloy Helmet:

This is undoubtedly the coolest thing I have seen in a long time. Watch this CNC machine churn through a solid block of alloy to create a helmet that is truely a work of art. This Performance Racing Helmet was commissioned to celebrate Daishin Seikis 50th anniversary. The machine is a DMG 5-Axis (correct me if I'm wrong) and programmed using Hypermill, to perform this task. There would have been at least 1000 hours of advanced programming in the preparation for this. I've included some pics of the process below the video for you to enjoy. This is beyond awesome engineering.

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The design

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The solid block of alloy at the beginning

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The program running the CNC Machine

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######Let the sculpting begin
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The intricate detail is stunning

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The Finished Product is outstanding!

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#motorsport
#helmet
#CNC
#engineering

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Thats awesome! Seems like it would be a super heavy helmet thou. Maybe for like battle armor? :P

Just for show :)

That is awesome. Probably the best thing I've seen all day. This is of course coming from a gear head.

This will make an awesome art piece in any home.

Thanks for sharing this @bkkshadow!

Same here mate. I am in total awe of the skilled craftsmanship to do something like this. you'll probably enjoy this too then...turn it up loud

https://steemit.com/motorsport/@bkkshadow/want-to-know-what-2200hp-sounds-like-saleen-s7

I work on a larger model of this DMG machine.

5-axis CNC is incredible to work with. The simplicity of making complex parts is mind blowing but 3D printing will likely make even this technology obsolete soon.

I'm very familiar with the Saleen S7, and it really is a supercar in every sense of the word.

Thanks for sharing the post. I upvoted it!

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