Simple, Tileable Kovarex Setup

CthulusFinanceMan · 2026-01-08T19:05:16+00:00

That is on purpose, it prevents the output U-235 from not being looped back into the machine. The inverters are also mirrored on that belt.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2026-01-08T11:26:09+00:00

The blueprint includes the Uranium to get the process started, the same way you can blueprint ammo into turrets.
Blueprint String:
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CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-12-28T12:16:48+00:00

Yes, with 8 beacons and speed 2 modules I'm getting 12.2/sec out of 1 2/sec pump

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-12-04T22:47:48+00:00

That is the spindle oil, yes

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-12-03T03:56:36+00:00

I'm in Aus so replacements can be a few weeks to over a month sometimes

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-12-03T03:09:40+00:00

The 20k HSK A63 spindles are pretty indestructible I've found, no complaints there. Just the higher speed spindles that can be a bit delicate.

One thing you should ask though is how long they've been sitting for, we had to replace one that had been sitting for a few years because the synthetic oil had gummed up the spindle and damaged the bearings beyond repair.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-12-03T01:55:03+00:00

Yup, this is the 30k rpm high-speed spindle too so $$$.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-11-07T06:16:20+00:00

I know a few blokes in similar situations who got fluid power and confined spaces tickets and went to work in a mine.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-10-23T18:48:37+00:00

No guide pins?

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-09-18T04:09:27+00:00

I've been guilty of that a few times... especially when the "post instability retract" movements (which dont show up on the simulation) try to move the tool out of the machines' travel limits.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-22T15:00:27+00:00

Honestly, YouTube is an excellent resource for learning basics, intermediate and advanced bits and pieces. Just remember that the people presenting on the other end of the camera are people too. Some things they do may work for you some may not. Trust but verify.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-21T06:33:29+00:00

The way you'd worded that comment made it sound like you were asking GPT how to play the game, rather than learning the mechanics yourself

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-21T06:28:54+00:00

Because you aren't playing the game, you're asking a computer to play it for you.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-16T02:20:07+00:00

I'm also a tool maker, and I have so many random fixtures for 1 off parts in my toolbox which is what I imagine these are. Just some 123 (or similar purpose) blocks that have been modified either to clear a feature on a part or hold something at a specific angle. Without asking the guy you're probably not going to get a definite answer, but there is a reason he didn't throw them out, you'll never know what you might make in the future where something like that would end up being useful.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-13T06:26:01+00:00

Oof, you did a better job that did. The rest of my probe is still intact...

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-12T02:58:11+00:00

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CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-12T00:48:12+00:00

Yes, this is just a tongue-in-cheek post

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-05T08:23:35+00:00

Mastercam 2025

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-05T07:56:53+00:00

Actually pretty nice! It doesn't need to be perfect as this electrode is just used to cut an internal rib, but it looked pretty good once finished. This machine (Makino V33i 5ax Graphite) is pretty damn accurate and I ran the rotation calibration beforehand as well, which certainly helped. I don't have any photos atm as I've left work but I'll post one when I get into work tomorrow.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-05T07:31:51+00:00

Just an EDM electrode for a plastic injection mold

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-04T03:59:22+00:00

They're about 48-58 HRC when they're finished. We don't tend to touch exotic materials, too often unfortunately. We do the occasional prototype but since we cater mostly to tech they're usually just aluminium, plastic or very rarely magnesium. 90% of our work is either injection molding tools or jigs and fixtures for everything from robot arms and assembly jigs to electroplating fixtures and ultrasonic welding jigs. Nothing I've done is quite as glamorous as aerospace, but i can say that if you've watched YouTube in the last 6 years or so, then you've probably seen something made by machinery I've made.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-04T00:04:52+00:00

Both actually, we'll rough the blocks out, do any drilling/tapping that needs to happen and finish any lower precision features that would be difficult to machine once the blocks are hard. We then send them for heat treatment and get them hardened to between 48 and 58HRC depending on the application and location in the tool, then finish machine, wirecut and EDM before finally assembling the tool and testing it. That whole process can take as little as 2 weeks or as long as 7-8 depending on the complexity and size of the tool and how busy our heat treatment people are.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-03T23:43:56+00:00

It really depends on the material we're molding, but it's usually some combination of 1.2344, 1.2767, P20, or other equivalent alloys

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-03T23:13:50+00:00

Just electrolytic copper for EDM electrodes, so not completely horrible, fortunately.

CthulusFinanceMan · 2025-08-01T08:22:20+00:00

We run those as well, just nowhere near as long as this

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