That mold is entirely doable on a standard 3 axis mill. Undercuts are not a big deal, but you will need a specific type of cutter, called a Lollypop or Cherry cutter. Just so you know-don't be afraid of small undercuts like that.
La marca Berkeley tiene una línea de señuelos blandos con un acabado muy similar al que se obtiene con estos moldes impresos en metal. Creo que este acabado mate se irá haciendo cada vez más popular en la industria.
How do you not get crazy denting on the freefall fry? Just because of the slight pectoral fins? I added more aggressive pectoral fins on my 3" swimbait and it gets rid of the denting but the fins don't form all the way because they're not vented. Might have to get a new mold done with less aggressive fins if they'll still solve the denting
I watched my video on denting! - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uVg00SCgcMY.html 😆😎 The front of the FFF is square and the sprue is the same size as the front, that helps a lot. Aggressive fins without venting are just asking for trouble. They work sometimes and then don't work other times. Not worth the hassle in my book.
Can you test out afew things, Wirewheeling it and polishing it with a dremel? Would love to see how much better it comes out. What I used to do to bring back the shine for those bass fishers that must have shiny baits, use a heat gun and hit the top of the paint to bring back the shine.
Just made an order. It says my order was completed, but there was never any option to submit payment info? I guess it didn't need any since my total was $51 (and the coupon is $54?). Did you deal with this when you ordered yours?
Ordering was a 2 step process, upload your part and choose the process (3D metal, PLA etc..) they look at the part to make sure it is possible to print, then once its approved you pay, the part is made and shipped.
The printers are not cheap, one of those where you have to request a quote 😉 but then you need a sintering oven and those are not cheap either. I will see what I can find out…
Full metal 3d printing setup can easily be six figures, plus your programming and CAD equipment. CNC mills start at 50K, plus CAD and CAM software, tooling, etc. There are metal filaments that are available for standard 3d printers, but the sintering kiln can be pretty expensive.
@@WMBayouLures You're always present in the comments, it's a pleasure. Sorry for the French/English translation, certainly bad for you. I don't know if I could choose, with 2 different machinists it was never offered to me. Does it cost much more to make the mold shiny? Thanking you.
@@FiishOn your English is 1000x my French! 😉 if the machinist makes injection molds they should know the finish requirements if they don’t this video might help - ru-vid.com7PBG1pp4kZk?si=JotEbYTnHmDHkJCc
@@WMBayouLures It's been 3 times that my comment has refused to be sent... Ha haaa it’s Google translate I’m cheating! Thank you very much, thanks to you I will ask next time, I will watch the video immediately! This is the Bugmolds site. He manufactures a large number of lure molds and he also makes personalized ones. As an example of pricing, I paid $162 for a CNC aluminum mold, a 3.1 inch shad with 10 indentations. In addition, they are the ones who design the 3D mold, so creation of the 3D mold + machining + mold testing.
I know them. I have seen the machines they use in there videos and they are not really able to provide the type of surface finish I think you are looking for. When it comes to CNC you get what you pay for.
