Amazing detail that went into this project... http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=A38BC306F6EC4BCC94238FBE4D52D213

Jaw-dropping amazing!!!! :D :cool:

That is amazing. Although I am not sure I would want a metal helmet on my head. I'd rather something like that break then smash.

WOW!!!!!!!!

That was :cool:

i'd buy it if helmet laws were manditory in maine, but until they take that right away i might aswell enjoy it.

I'm a big fan of Billet and Carbon Fiber products.

A carbon fiber helmet is nothing new and I love them

A billet helmet is nice to look and and appreciate all the work put into it!
But like others have said, I wouldn't want to wear it for protection!

I'm pretty sure it's worthless as a helmet.

I think it was selected to show the capabilities of the machine and programming.

i am sure it is as useful as Duddley's in Wild Hogs,not at all.

I'm a big fan of Billet and Carbon Fiber products.

A carbon fiber helmet is nothing new and I love them

A billet helmet is nice to look and and appreciate all the work put into it!
But like others have said, I wouldn't want to wear it for protection!


something like this sy ..................

http://images.speedwaymotors.com/RS/SR/Product/210214_L.jpg

Yup!

But mine is actually a Simpson Bandit version...a.k.a. Darth Vader

Yup!

But mine is actually a Simpson Bandit version...a.k.a. Darth Vader


those simpson bandits are awesome helmets and i'm thinking of getting the base version bandit when i start drag racing

That was SICK!!!!!

replacement visors would be UNGODLY expensive. :crazy:

Man I wonder how long it will be before we can make a full size car
body with something like this and how much it would cost!!!

..im guessing by the "50th anniversary" on the back of the billet aluminum helmet, it might have been made for Yamaha as a trophy/commemorative project, since they recently celebrated their 50th... http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=yamaha+50th+anniversary&meta=&aq=2&oq=yamaha+50th

seems like a lot of the manufacturers are doing the carbon fibre helmet, ...last time i was at the local motorcycle shop, they had an HJC carbon for about $550, on sale, in canadian dolla's, as well as some shoies, and aries for a bit more $ http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=carbon%20fibre%20helmet&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Ace they already have 5 axis machines big enough to do a full sized car.The big three use these types of machines to build proto type bodies.Most cars are not done out of clay durring the design stage any more. Some are but not all.A lot of them start out as foam block cut out on a 5 axis then covered in a polymer skin to represent the metal surface...Tons of applications for these machines!!! They are BIG money!!! My uncle's tool & die shop was looking to get one but couldn't justify the price..Man I begged him to get it...I was even willing to go back to school to learn the programing to run it...They opted to get two smaller CNC mills a couple lathes & another sheet metal laser cutter....For the same if not less cost of a mid sized 5 axis :eek: !!!!

allow me to up the CNC ante
http://www.carvinchannel.com/index.php

I cant even imagine writing a program to make that helmet on a 5 axis. It would be easier to learn sheet music, and compose a symphony from scratch.

I cant even imagine writing a program to make that helmet on a 5 axis. It would be easier to learn sheet music, and compose a symphony from scratch. ...you mean you dont just stick the aluminum block in and hit the "go" button, lol:crazy: Seriously...ya, no kidding, there's machinists in the one of the shops i go to that have problems doing programming for a peice of pipe to get threaded. I've also heard of some laser scanning equipment that can scan an object, and build a program with the laser scan readout. pretty sure the mx helmet was a one-off design though...

...you mean you dont just stick the aluminum block in and hit the "go" button, lol:crazy: Seriously...ya, no kidding, there's machinists in the one of the shops i go to that have problems doing programming for a peice of pipe to get threaded. I've also heard of some laser scanning equipment that can scan an object, and build a program with the laser scan readout. pretty sure the mx helmet was a one-off design though...
Even with something that automated, you'd still spend a ton of time making sure tool pathing was correct.

gotta start somewhere, more you do the more efficient we are going to get.

seems like a lot of the manufacturers are doing the carbon fibre helmet, ...last time i was at the local motorcycle shop, they had an HJC carbon for about $550, on sale, in canadian dolla's, as well as some shoies, and aries for a bit more $ http://images.google.ca/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=carbon%20fibre%20helmet&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi


alot of pavement and dirt track drivers are starting to use bill simpsons "impact" carbon fiber helmets as they're so much lighter and won't fatique your neck muscles as quickly as a standard racing helmet