This sculpture differs greatly from standard fabrication approaches by utilizing five-axis CNC techniques on a single solid piece of material. The maker transformed a silver-colored metal stock into a rearing horse. Instead of a standard setup, the metal piece is secured within a machine vise, which itself rests upon a rotary trunnion table. This configuration allows the machine to access all necessary areas through complex movement.
For the actual sculpting, the maker employed a multi-axis CNC milling machine equipped with a tapered tool holder and a fine milling cutter. The rotary table tilts the workpiece at various angles, allowing the tool to reach details on the horse's body, flowing mane, and the attached base plate. The maker achieved a smooth finish by executing multiple light passes with a small ball nose cutter.
This approach resulted in a finished rearing horse sculpture that stands on its hind legs and features a clean surface. While the final result looks excellent, the total time required to complete the machining process remains unknown. It is interesting to see how this build compares to traditional methods of forming such detailed pieces.
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