How and what is the process of making Model train tooling?
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It is made from solid steel blocks , but what ic the "cutting" process and how is it cut? and how is re or up graded tooling done?
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It is made from solid steel blocks , but what ic the "cutting" process and how is it cut? and how is re or up graded tooling done?
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Tags: Model Train, Process Model, Steel Blocks
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June 6th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Oh, nowadays it’s all CNC. Model up the part you want in SolidWorks or AutoCAD, then through some toolpath software, and to a CNC mill like this
A half hour later, perfect mold.
Or more likely a messed up mold, fix the model or fix the toolpaths, and repeat til you get it right.