Watchmeister Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 No. I have to get the case returned from the last person who turned down the project and follow the next lead. Another member has been good enough to provide me with a new lead so I will pursue that. Still looking for the CNC person who has a six-axis machine who will do a small run. What I have learned is that just because you can do precision CNC work (circuit boards, etc.) doesn't mean you have the capability to do a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suddenurge Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Keep up the good work! I am keeping my fingers crossed , surely someone must be able to do this! What about the factories that produce the current panerai replicas? They must have the equipment, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Yes yes and YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks W, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisegold Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I'm in for one or two of these cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropbear2008 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Can't wait for these to materialize. I am in for 2 case sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimerathon1 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Same here, 2 casesets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo73 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Me too Me too : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo73 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Me too : Hi kruzer , when you say : "The owner of the shop couldn't have been nicer and spent a couple of hours analyzing the requirements. He concluded he didn't have the appropriate machine. In spite of the fact he does a lot of hi tech stuff he doesn't have any machine above a 4 axis. He let me know I need a 6 axis machine (suggested Citizen "Screw" Machine)and that it would require being able to to take 2.75" steel bar as feed." Can this help ? http://www.marucit.com/apps/articles/cncwest/pmjs-xx5.html or this one : http://www.rkmachinery.com/CitizenL20-2003.htm ....come on gentlemen , we have not to just "put our name" sit and wait that theses holy grails fall from the sky , but we have to give an helping hand to kruzer in order to see the conclusion of this quest soon ! Still Hang On Watchmeister , dont let it go ...dont let it go this will be HISTORICAL , Together we CAN make it happen !!! Hope springs eternal Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I think this job requires a 5 axis machine, not 6, and that is only if you're going to cut the whole case out of a block of steel. Aren't watch cases first pressed out in a die, machined where needed, and then polished? If that's the case, a die (possibly progressive, I'm not sure) would have to be made, and that isn't cheap in the West! Do you have the proper CAD files in order to program the case for a CNC to cut the geometry, or will you have a case digitized so someone can create that geometry that is so much needed? Not every watch case is machined from a solid block, only the very simple ones. I'm really curious about the method that you plan to use... This has to be determined first before you start poking down the wrong road, or you may be poking forever, or worse, spend much more money than needed. I'd say generate a manufacturing plan, investigate info on cases such as this would be manufactured conventionally, and then head down that path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo73 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 any "good" news ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luibaka Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Great work, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS4LUV Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 are you still planning on this project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esco Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 I think he's still looking for CNC leads to undertake this project and make a prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinsk Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Wow what an effort! Fingers crossed for u and another buyer here for a case when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Update: For those that are following the project, it is still very much alive. The case is now coming back to Watchmeister from the last CNC shop that cannot mill this size item from 316L billet. After that it's coming to me as I will be taking over the effort. I will do regular check-ins at 1month marks to keep everyone up to date on the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks for the update, w0lf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobyPanFan Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks M... Great to know it is still alive! And special thanks to the Meister for all the previous leg work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supremej Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 that's good~!! greatttttttttttttttttt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Update: For those that are following the project, it is still very much alive. The case is now coming back to Watchmeister from the last CNC shop that cannot mill this size item from 316L billet. After that it's coming to me as I will be taking over the effort. I will do regular check-ins at 1month marks to keep everyone up to date on the progress. Great news, I am in for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Update: For those that are following the project, it is still very much alive. The case is now coming back to Watchmeister from the last CNC shop that cannot mill this size item from 316L billet. After that it's coming to me as I will be taking over the effort. I will do regular check-ins at 1month marks to keep everyone up to date on the progress. Kudos to Wolf for taking this on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimerathon1 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 wow, simply amazing, I on the other hand am looking for a shop which can do the CNC, wolf, can you let me know the specs, I work with a lot of factories in Mexico, which can be lower in cost as well, I am starting my quest for the factory but need to know what kind of specs the factory needs to be able to do the process, once I find it, then we can see the costs and how it looks!!! Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks to M & W! It's greatly appreciated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiLo Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Thank you guys for making this happen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I wonder who JFu used... I wonder if he'd tell you... hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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