New CNC #6 Propellers!!!!!!!
10-14-2007 | 11:34 AM
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John
We'll find the prop specs and let you know.
For the bad boy,probably all it will do is just scream....But,at least it might sound fast.....On the bright side,insurance should be less at 35 - 40....Thought we might hang some sails...get him up to 50....But,then into the wind he might stop....Decisions Decisions.
How is your Jaguar...Do you have it dialed in....You have a very nice cat...But, it should be nice...you have invested a lot of work and resources to make him special !
Come over when you will !
LE
We'll find the prop specs and let you know.
For the bad boy,probably all it will do is just scream....But,at least it might sound fast.....On the bright side,insurance should be less at 35 - 40....Thought we might hang some sails...get him up to 50....But,then into the wind he might stop....Decisions Decisions.
How is your Jaguar...Do you have it dialed in....You have a very nice cat...But, it should be nice...you have invested a lot of work and resources to make him special !
Come over when you will !
LE
10-14-2007 | 02:39 PM
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LE-
I'll come visit ASAP: been very busy and finally get to work off-site (in Houston) on Fridays
. I'll look for your post about the rake specs; I believe they may be 16 degree: unless they are some of the new CNC Mercs, which can be 18.
You can borrow my Merc lab 17.5x35 4 blades (16 degree rake I believe) anytime, but the diameter may be too big for your rig.
I'm looking for 5 blade props too: have been in contact with Throttle-Up and the others.
Thanks
John
PS: thanks for the nice comments
I'll come visit ASAP: been very busy and finally get to work off-site (in Houston) on Fridays
. I'll look for your post about the rake specs; I believe they may be 16 degree: unless they are some of the new CNC Mercs, which can be 18.You can borrow my Merc lab 17.5x35 4 blades (16 degree rake I believe) anytime, but the diameter may be too big for your rig.
I'm looking for 5 blade props too: have been in contact with Throttle-Up and the others.
Thanks
John
PS: thanks for the nice comments
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10-14-2007 | 04:05 PM
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great looking props jules.
not that i am an engineer, but c.n.c' ing anything in 4 or yet 5 axis is nothing easily achieved. it takes patience and perserverence.
5 axis machines are not run of the mill. and for the most part a person whom designed the proghram to cut and run 5 axis for a prop will in fact not be happy with hand finishing anything. cleanup of 2 thou or so maybe. remember guys a human hair is bout 2 to 3 thou.
not that i am an engineer, but c.n.c' ing anything in 4 or yet 5 axis is nothing easily achieved. it takes patience and perserverence.
5 axis machines are not run of the mill. and for the most part a person whom designed the proghram to cut and run 5 axis for a prop will in fact not be happy with hand finishing anything. cleanup of 2 thou or so maybe. remember guys a human hair is bout 2 to 3 thou.
10-14-2007 | 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the appreciation of the technical aspects of this project.
Yes, 5 axis programming is quite complex. The most difficult aspect is to find someone who can "think" in 5 axis. Many of the programmers we worked with who had "20 years of experience" are not capable of programming in 5 axis. This is one aspoect where experience is not a plus. Sometimes it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks.
Yes, 5 axis programming is quite complex. The most difficult aspect is to find someone who can "think" in 5 axis. Many of the programmers we worked with who had "20 years of experience" are not capable of programming in 5 axis. This is one aspoect where experience is not a plus. Sometimes it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks.
10-21-2007 | 06:06 PM
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John,
The props are new 16.5x34 5 blade 15-16* cup.We also have a new set of 16.8 x 34 4 blade 15-16* cup......Both sets are labbed and in plastic prop boxes.
Our used props include a set of show labbed 30's,33's and 35's turned to 37, all in plastic prop boxes.... Further,we have a LH only, 17.5 x 32 that should be sold or mated with a RH.
Later,
LE
The props are new 16.5x34 5 blade 15-16* cup.We also have a new set of 16.8 x 34 4 blade 15-16* cup......Both sets are labbed and in plastic prop boxes.
Our used props include a set of show labbed 30's,33's and 35's turned to 37, all in plastic prop boxes.... Further,we have a LH only, 17.5 x 32 that should be sold or mated with a RH.
Later,
LE
10-26-2007 | 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the appreciation of the technical aspects of this project.
Yes, 5 axis programming is quite complex. The most difficult aspect is to find someone who can "think" in 5 axis. Many of the programmers we worked with who had "20 years of experience" are not capable of programming in 5 axis. This is one aspoect where experience is not a plus. Sometimes it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks.
Yes, 5 axis programming is quite complex. The most difficult aspect is to find someone who can "think" in 5 axis. Many of the programmers we worked with who had "20 years of experience" are not capable of programming in 5 axis. This is one aspoect where experience is not a plus. Sometimes it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks.
Tebis soft ware rocks, has all your holders, spindle etc. all built into your cad to eliminate and crashes etc. You can even view it all running on your computer before you ever go to the machine. It will show your spindle, cutters everthing all in motion, tipping twisting etc.etc.
We have several seats of it, very exspensive but makes your work and your workers very efficient.
Cougarman
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10-26-2007 | 09:58 PM
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Im running 17.5X37 herring 5 blades and 18X35 mercs ,I know all props are not going to run the same but these with different pitches do turn close to the same.
I would love to purchase a new set just a little confused on what pitch to order.
40 Skater 1:35:1 gears 1200 hp and 3.5" prop shaft height. I may try going 1/2" - 1" lower on the spacer.If the hulls handling well would it be better to go to a larger dia.
What kind of build time once orderd?
Thanks Keith
I would love to purchase a new set just a little confused on what pitch to order.
40 Skater 1:35:1 gears 1200 hp and 3.5" prop shaft height. I may try going 1/2" - 1" lower on the spacer.If the hulls handling well would it be better to go to a larger dia.
What kind of build time once orderd?
Thanks Keith
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10-27-2007 | 12:13 AM
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Hey Matt & Julie,
What's going on with the #6 program ? " ON THE CHIP " is going after the big dogs pretty soon and 2nd place is not an option. That being said there is gonna be a lot of long days testing down south. Are you guys gonna be in KW ? If so look me up and we'll talk
Jimmy
What's going on with the #6 program ? " ON THE CHIP " is going after the big dogs pretty soon and 2nd place is not an option. That being said there is gonna be a lot of long days testing down south. Are you guys gonna be in KW ? If so look me up and we'll talk
Jimmy
10-27-2007 | 05:13 AM
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We will be in Key West. We will have our trailer there and will be set up in the dry pits. We arrive on Sunday and will be there all week long.
We will be bringing some #6 props with us. The number of testing propellers will not be as big as I hoped as we have been too busy filling orders. It's been crazy around the shop the past couple weeks. Lot's of long nights, several all nighters.
We will be conducting propellers inspections for the SBI/APBA for those classes that have propeller requirements as well.
You won't be able to miss us in the pits, we will be at the drivers meeting Monday morning as well.
We will be bringing some #6 props with us. The number of testing propellers will not be as big as I hoped as we have been too busy filling orders. It's been crazy around the shop the past couple weeks. Lot's of long nights, several all nighters.
We will be conducting propellers inspections for the SBI/APBA for those classes that have propeller requirements as well.
You won't be able to miss us in the pits, we will be at the drivers meeting Monday morning as well.
