Post by jon on Nov 10, 2017 12:42:01 GMT 12
oh, yeah and I'll have to gold plate it....
TRANSFI TERMINATOR arm-mount
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TRANSFI TERMINATOR arm-mount Nov 10, 2017 12:57:10 GMT 12
- Edited Nov 10, 2017 12:57:32 GMT 12 by Owen Y
Post by Owen Y on Nov 10, 2017 12:57:10 GMT 12
Hi jon,
The arm mount comes bead-blasted, so gold plating will come out satin. With this batch, the numbers have meant that cost has worked out NZ$210 ea (~USD140) Unfortunately, the complex shape has meant a number of hand processes - making a 'fixture' base instead of just clamping it into the machine, using a reference probe & separate datum, having to 'flip' the piece in order to machine both sides, etc, etc. DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by jon on Nov 22, 2017 12:04:53 GMT 12
Sent you an email, Owen
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Post by Owen Y on Jan 15, 2018 21:11:08 GMT 12
For those awaiting a shorter Terminator arm mount (eg for non-TransFi TTs) & with the Xmas rush over in the machine shop, we've just finished a batch of 27mm height mounts:
 And, after bead-blasted finishing:  Finished weight is now only 213gms. The 3D 'swept' side profile, originally to suit the TransFi Salvation TT plinth, has been removed & is now straight-sided. Overall, some reduction in machining time & material qty, so cost has also come down a little. DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by michaelw on Jan 15, 2018 21:21:16 GMT 12
still like shiny more
 
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Post by Owen Y on Jan 16, 2018 8:49:44 GMT 12
Ah yes, good.
However, oxidation/tarnishing, machining marks, finger marks... Comparison of the original 45mm design & the short 27mm version... 
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Post by michaelw on Jan 16, 2018 15:23:20 GMT 12
so true, one must be practical.
even jeff rowlands machined faceplates are reserved for white gloves.
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Post by Citroen on Jan 16, 2018 18:14:24 GMT 12
Nah, stuff practicalities.
Cliff
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Post by jon on Jan 17, 2018 19:39:30 GMT 12
Hi Owen
Sent you an email. Your inbox is full... I will sort this out next Monday or Tuesday. Let me know J's account detail' s and I will pay. I have just completed the Whanganui River Crossing - 3 days of frequent capsizes, frantic paddling and a huge amount of fun.
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