High Z, 5 axis, Ice Sculptures

[d84rrv]

I have the largist high Z machine and want top turn it inot a 5 axis machine fo machining blue foam and Ice Sculptures. Has anyone ever added extra axis to these machines and did you over come the controller side?

http://www.cnc-router-routers.com/

[chefthechef]

I had only heard of one company doing anything more than 3-axes for ice. I notice you posted this awhile ago. Did you have any luck with your 5 axis machine?

[cabnet636]

bill glenn, the man who built my machine showed me some photos of some ice carvers he built, i worked in the hotel industry some years ago and did some ice carving by hand in HRTA program at usc.

i am sure he could build you whatever you want
bill glenn @ www.camaster.com
pm me for phone number

cabnet
www.mcgrewwoodwork.com

[chefthechef]

Cabnet,

I appreciate the info---i checked the mastercam website..they look like solid machines...but i'm currently looking to get in on a lower budget even if i have to use smaller steppers and a slower feed rate to start. It's good info to note though as previously i only knew of 3 other parties building CNC's specifically for ice. The main trouble with ice is the question of whether to put the CNC in the freezer or out?

[cabnet636]

i do not have the photo on this computer but the machine i saw stood verticle and some were built for hotels, the machines and prices you saw are for tabl machines devoted to woodworking

email bill @ info@camaster.com

he'll show you photo

cabnet

[cabnet636]

here is verticle machine for ice carving, these were built by bill glenn of camaster in lafayette ga. i have complete faith in his ability to meet you needs and budget

cabnet

[chefthechef]

Originally Posted by cabnet636 here is verticle machine for ice carving, these were built by bill glenn of camaster in lafayette ga. i have complete faith in his ability to meet you needs and budget cabnet

Cabnet,

I appreciate the info and the resource. I tt Bill yesterday and he gave me some tips.

Thanks again,

Stephan.