Nathan the Machinist
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Is the K18 only possible because of the new Mori?
Is the K18 the max or close to the max of what is possible? (29” length)
Yes and no. The new Mori is a modern high performance super precision mold making machine with a Fanuc with AI Nano High Precision Contour Control capable of milling the bevels with fewer artifacts than our other machining centers. This means we don't need to hand grind the bevels which means this sword doesn't need to cost 3K. That increases the potential size of the run enough to justify producing it.
We could get a little larger, I can get around a 36" part, but 18" will be the longest bevels I've ever milled in this way and will require special fixturing to support the cut.