[WIP]evil style tube clamps

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09-25-2008, 08:08 AM
Xilikon

With proper planning, it can be pretty efficient if 10-20 clamps is made out of a single block by positionning them so it interlock together while having enough space for a end mill. If the block is thick, you can even stack 3-4 clamps on a plane then just separate them with a saw.
09-25-2008, 10:01 AM
iandh

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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO

So if they are made of out solid aluminum block, isn't that a lot of waste afterwards? Do you recapture the shavings and melt them down to reuse it?

If you look at the picture of the machine, you can see a funnel sticking out the side... that is fed by an auger in the bottom of the machine which feeds the chips into a catch bin. Once the shop has 500 pounds or so of chips, they call in a company that comes and buys the chips from them to take for recycling.

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Originally Posted by Xilikon

With proper planning, it can be pretty efficient if 10-20 clamps is made out of a single block by positionning them so it interlock together while having enough space for a end mill. If the block is thick, you can even stack 3-4 clamps on a plane then just separate them with a saw.

The final jig will be doing 20 clamps at a time... although we probably could fit 50-60 on the size of mill bed the machine has.
09-25-2008, 10:08 AM
Sparky

Ahh OK that makes sense.
09-25-2008, 10:12 AM
Xilikon

I assume the reason you didn't do 50-60 at once is because the block that big cost a lot more.

I cannot wait to see them in 5/8" variety then you have a customer for 20 ;)
09-25-2008, 10:21 AM
SNiiPE_DoGG

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Originally Posted by Xilikon

I assume the reason you didn't do 50-60 at once is because the block that big cost a lot more.

I cannot wait to see them in 5/8" variety then you have a customer for 20 ;)

+1 5/8" clamps FTW
09-25-2008, 11:11 AM
iandh

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Originally Posted by Xilikon

I assume the reason you didn't do 50-60 at once is because the block that big cost a lot more.

I cannot wait to see them in 5/8" variety then you have a customer for 20 ;)

Yeah, we could place multiple fixtures on the bed as well, but it sort of turns into a diminishing returns thing.

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Originally Posted by SNiiPE_DoGG

+1 5/8" clamps FTW

Hopefully in the future, I assume evil would like to see how these 3/4" do first before any further investment. :)
09-25-2008, 11:29 AM
evil-98

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Originally Posted by iandh

Hopefully in the future, I assume evil would like to see how these 3/4" do first before any further investment. :)

correct :up:
09-26-2008, 01:23 AM
xTKxhom3r

wow those are very very VERY nice
09-26-2008, 04:30 AM
fatman

nice work man those look great. do you know when the expected release date would be?
09-26-2008, 05:19 AM
Sparky

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Originally Posted by iandh

Hopefully in the future, I assume evil would like to see how these 3/4" do first before any further investment. :)

Oh 3/4" only right now... Hmm now you tempt me to get 3/4" OD tubing so I can get some of these clamps! What do you think, UV green tubing (I've come to realize dye totally sucks) and some of these snazzy clamps? :D

Is that double one for the fuzion v1 made or just singles right now?
09-26-2008, 05:44 AM
Winni

And, do youe have any news for us evil-98 ?

Would be nice to know how long it will take until you can sell them ;)
09-26-2008, 11:31 AM
evil-98

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Originally Posted by Dangals

wow talk about putting pressure on the guy :rolleyes:

I am sure Evil with make them available as soon as he can :up:

just alittle bit...

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Originally Posted by Jiangxue

heh... i could do with a bunch too! :D

thanks :up:

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Originally Posted by xTKxhom3r

wow those are very very VERY nice

thanks :D

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Originally Posted by fatman

nice work man those look great. do you know when the expected release date would be?

dont have a eta yet but ill let everyone know asap

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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO

Oh 3/4" only right now... Hmm now you tempt me to get 3/4" OD tubing so I can get some of these clamps! What do you think, UV green tubing (I've come to realize dye totally sucks) and some of these snazzy clamps? :D

Is that double one for the fuzion v1 made or just singles right now?

right now well only have singles, uv green tubing sounds awesome :up:

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Originally Posted by Winni

And, do youe have any news for us evil-98 ?

Would be nice to know how long it will take until you can sell them ;)

not yet :up: but soon

http://evil98.insanity-asylum.com/co...ubeclamp16.jpg

heres another render, i mean photo :rolleyes:
09-26-2008, 03:12 PM
T_Flight

These are sexy...errr, I mean real pretty. :)

Could you give me a ballpark figure through PM? I wouldn't hold you to anything, just curious. I like these not just from a looks standpoint but froma functional standpoint. They are smoother and have less sharp edges that could potentially cut things. I know that we don't torque down clamps that hard, but those screw clamps are quite sharp.

These clamps give one piece of mind and a sense of security and look nice too. I like the chrome with black flush screw. I have all allen wrench sizes in ball driver, right angle, and t-handle so tools are not an issue.
09-26-2008, 04:26 PM
Eternalightwith

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Originally Posted by evil-98

http://evil98.insanity-asylum.com/co...ubeclamp16.jpg

heres another render, i mean photo :rolleyes:

i like that! Yes I do. You have put down visually what I've see it in my minds eye for 3 months now.
09-26-2008, 05:38 PM
iandh

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Originally Posted by T_Flight

These are sexy...errr, I mean real pretty. :)

Could you give me a ballpark figure through PM? I wouldn't hold you to anything, just curious. I like these not just from a looks standpoint but froma functional standpoint. They are smoother and have less sharp edges that could potentially cut things. I know that we don't torque down clamps that hard, but those screw clamps are quite sharp.

These clamps give one piece of mind and a sense of security and look nice too. I like the chrome with black flush screw. I have all allen wrench sizes in ball driver, right angle, and t-handle so tools are not an issue.

I made sure that I emphasized chamfering on all of the important edges.

They will cost somewhere between $XX and $XXXXX. :yepp:
09-26-2008, 06:20 PM
WytRaven

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Originally Posted by iandh

They will cost somewhere between $XX and $XXXXX. :yepp:

Excellent! I just happen to have $XXXXX sitting right here in front of me :ROTF:
09-26-2008, 06:43 PM
AndrewZorn

Aww, no hope of less than $10 for a single clamp? Unless that's not what you meant by $XX+...
09-26-2008, 08:03 PM
fatman

man im liking these clamps alot
09-26-2008, 09:05 PM
iandh

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Originally Posted by AndrewZorn

Aww, no hope of less than $10 for a single clamp? Unless that's not what you meant by $XX+...

Haha, I did not place any decimal points purposely... :D
09-27-2008, 05:00 AM
gmod

Dont forget about me since I wanted 27 of the black ones a long time ago...I was also wondering if it is possble to make the screw red with the black clamp..
09-27-2008, 10:31 AM
pcaddict

nice clamps :up:
09-29-2008, 10:11 AM
Breezyjr

Wow... these are awesome....
Just need to reply, so I can get updates....

I would probably pick up about 30-40 mix of chrome and black....

Sexy stuff!!!!

Nice work!

breezyjr
09-30-2008, 03:44 AM
Giannis86

man those claps look amazing..i really hope you will get those stealth one and for the fuzion produced :D
10-08-2008, 11:04 AM
Sparky

I'm going to be a nuisance :D Any ETA? even a rough one? I've decided on using at least 6 and up to 12 of these clamps and one fuzion v1 clamp :up:
10-08-2008, 01:59 PM
FrostyPanda

Beauties... How much do ya think they'll run for?

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