For the final for my Metals II class I designed a shape to play with sound dynamics in aluminum as well as the illusion of an object made from multiple pieces when it is from one solid piece.
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Finished product.
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The original design for my metal final.
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Revised design, Due to the bisecting cuts depth and the lack of support for clamping when the inner material is removed I was advised to change my plan and simplify the part or risk breaking my piece or the bits for the bridgeport mill.
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My cutting plan