After lots of delays and other bullshit ive finally programmed and made the protype inners.
Now I can work out some anodising. Hopefully it wont be too much longer till our 4th axis arrives so I can actually use the 1200$ worth of custom carbide tooling to cut the teeth.
The outers will be black regardless as they need to be hard anodized for wear resistance or the belt will just eat into the aluminum.
You can anodized the centers a natural/clear finish if so desired.
First set is at the Anodisers getting some colour. Hopefully their processes are as consistent as they say they are so I dont have to adjust my tolerances for the fit too much
Pricing is looking like it'll be 900-1000NZD for a set of 4
Which is roughly the same per gear as the likes of kelford/tomei etc.
Will start out with bronze centers only for the first batch but can do different colours down the road. Outers will always be black due to the nature of the hard anodising process.
Have done the file for the laser engraver for the timing marks.
Full length marks at zero and +10° / -10°
75% length marks at +5°/-5°
And 50% length marks for all the others
This should mean you have to do a bit less squinting to get them where you want them with the engine in the car.
Welcoming any feedback on the Advance/Retard marking font. Rounded Bold Aerial for now.
Have also got a PNG of thr VR4 emblem to place on them somewhere.
The first set should be back from anodising any day now!P
PS: this is the range of colors possible for the centers(excluding gold).
Already have requests for red, blue, grey, and bronze. So hopefully will see a variety soon.
Not yet laser etched but heres a taster of the near finished product.
Price is 1000NZD per 4.
Im halfway through the machining of the first batch of 10 sho fingers crossed they will.be done before xmas given i can have a good day at work this weekend doing the milling features.