Making balls by metal spinning

Making balls by metal spinning

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Antonio show how to make to make terminal balls for electrostatic machines by spinning metal – “Metal spinning is a technique where a flat metal disk is pressed against a form while turning in a lathe. It is a convenient method for the making of balls and other round elements for use in high-voltage instruments.” Link.

10 thoughts on “Making balls by metal spinning

  1. Culito says:

    You could make some nice little splash cymbals with this setup.

  2. metal-spinning says:

    The shapes and possibilites you can make are endless. Franjo Metal has examples of all different types of metal spinning.

  3. metal-spinning says:

    The shapes and possibilites you can make are endless. Franjo Metal has examples of all different types of metal spinning.

  4. borsodas says:

    metal spinning can be done with a cnc or by hand you would be surprised how many objects are made with this thousand year old technique, lamp shades, kitchen wear. the list goes on. i tackle this subject in my metal spinning blog.

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