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Antonio show how to make to make terminal balls for electrostatic machines by spinning metal - "Metal spinning is a technique where a flat metal disk is pressed against a form while turning in a lathe. It is a convenient method for the making of balls and other round elements for use in high-voltage instruments." Link.
Making balls by metal spinning
Posted by Phillip Torrone |
May 20, 2006 02:21 AM
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You could make some nice little splash cymbals with this setup.
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The shapes and possibilites you can make are endless. Franjo Metal has examples of all different types of metal spinning.
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The shapes and possibilites you can make are endless. Franjo Metal has examples of all different types of metal spinning.
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metal spinning can be done with a cnc or by hand you would be surprised how many objects are made with this thousand year old technique, lamp shades, kitchen wear. the list goes on. i tackle this subject in my metal spinning blog.
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the link is http://www.metalspinning.wordpress.com
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