Machining Aluminum Isogrid Drink Coasters
This video walks through the entire process of making over-engineered aluminum isogrid drink coasters, from CAD design through laser cutting with SendCutSend and CNC machining on a desktop router. The creator details the toolpath strategy for cutting the isogrid pattern, iterating on feeds and speeds to achieve clean results in aluminum. The finished coasters showcase the distinctive aerospace-inspired triangular lattice pattern that makes isogrid structures both lightweight and visually striking.
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This is how I made some over-engineered drink coasters. I used (and paid for) laser cutting services through SendCutSend, and they were great. If you want to try them out, you can use the link: https://shop.sendcutsend.com/winstonmakes Doing so helps out my channel. If you would like to buy an isogrid drink coaster, Ihave a limited number available on my website (accurate as of 10/31). Store page: https://www.winstonmakes.com/shop/p/isogrid-drink-coaster Note: Some of the machining marks may l
Top Comments
Thanks for sending me a couple!
woah! what is that chip clearing fan and where can i get one??
Looks awesome! Could you share the feeds and speeds you used for those 2D adaptives on the Nomad 3?
chip fan? do elaborate.
Great video! What bit and recipe did you use for the chamfers?
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