Executive Name Plate X3

[MikeG]

A Thank You Shout Out to @CNCInspiration Max Berg

As I was browsing the Gallery a few months back searching for ideas for something I could make for my siblings, I saw this Executive Name Plate project by @CNCInspiration

Executive Name Plate

Hey guys, I designed a modular executive name plate for my Father. Something that could list his current position but be changed in the future. I am getting ready to jump into metal and cut out and engrave the Aluminum asap. Made lots of mistakes with it but I think it is passable. I am pretty much making design and procedural changes on everything I build after the fact. My motto: The next one will be better! lol! Was hoping someone could give me tips on how to quickly finish this Black Waln…

Absolutely loved the design and finished product and sent a note out asking about licensing the files for personal use. Max was super responsive and provided countless hours of advice and assistance with the cut files. I’m not (or wasn’t) a Fusion user, but this project got me right into the thick of it, which I couldn’t have done in a timely manner without Max’s help.

All of the wood cuts were done using a #201 .25” end mill except the pin holes used for flipping which were done with a #102 .125“ end mill

The aluminum name plates were cut using a #278Z .25” single flute end mill. The feeds and speeds were set by Max, though I reviewed them carefully a simulation program before cutting, which is always a good idea.

Thanks to the toolpaths set by Max, there was very little sanding. Just a touch-up here and there with 220 and then a once-over on the complete piece with 320.

The gcode files for this project were very large and the version of Carbide Cut that I had installed at the time wouldn’t handle them. Got that fixed eventually but I split some of the files as described in these boards but on one set ran into an arc endpoint error. Thanks also to @neilferreri for his efforts helping to resolve this error so I could finish the project.

[CNCInspiration (Max Berg)]

They turned out amazing Mike! Love the font you chose, it is perfect. Was great working with you and I learned a lot along the way. Amazing you did all this with a stock Z and no touch probe!
Very glad to see all 3 completed and congratulations on the superb finished product.

[Griff (Well crap, my hypometric precursor device is blown…)]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

[EdBaize (Edward C Baize)]

These are really nice! Congratulations!

[MikeG]

Thanks very much folks! It was really a fun project, but it couldn’t/wouldn’t have happened without Max.
I also wanted to mention that I filled the lettering with Pactra Hot Fuel Proof Dope that I inherited, a product that’s no longer available to hobbyists, but I did find it by the gallon for aircraft usage. Then polished the aluminum with wet/dry 300, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1500 and finally 2000. Wanted to keep that beautiful shine so I sprayed with Dupli-Color Wheel Gloss Clear Coat. This dulled the aluminum just slightly, but I think it will keep that look for a long time to come.