Sorry for taking so long to update you. 7 out of 9 blocks are done with the "heavy machining" part (yes it took me all this time). As I said the original model absorbed humidity from the molding material so the blocks got 1mm bigger (wider) on one side, that means if I had put together the pieces of those tools I'm making to "automate" the machining process they would be irregular and wouldn't work for the next batch of blocks. In short I'm having to machine all the 9 blocks by hand, again . That's why Í'm taking so much time. I expect to be done with the heavy machining by tomorrow, then it's the thin sandpaper and polishing them up.
I decided not to cast the tops, instead I'll just buy some flat copper bars and make them the exact size of the block, so the ACS logo will be painted instead of extruded, it will look very cool. That should make the production quicker and easier.
Some of you are probably wondering "how the hell is this guy planning on selling these blocks if it takes so long to make just a few of them?". The answer to that is, once I get things going (the tools are ready, I got the hole references and this kind of stuff) production should be fast, around 16 blocks a week in the beginning climbing to +- 40 blocks a week after a few months.
I forgot to mention the blocks will be cleaned using a *big ass* jacuzzi pump driving a very powerful and thin water jet. Sand blasting is not an option right now and I got this pump lying around so...
I also got myself 2 very thick (read strong) 120mm 220V fans for my radiator (wich is already very good) and a 316GPH pump wich should also contribute in a high performance testing rig for the blocks so I can get the best out of them.
@Pinkster: Thanks for the info, that is indeed a good forum.
Thank you
Bruno
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