What we do
Our mission is revolutionizing the way that CNC manufacturing is done. As experienced machinists, we wondered if we could push the boundaries of normal CNC machining by combining the best features of some of the most commonly used tools: the CNC Mill and CNC Lathe. Odysseus is that realization. The point of Odysseus is to have both the circular profiling tool of a lathe, combined with the precise feature cutting of a mill.
Our medium is blue foam. For tabletop applications, blue foam is the perfect material to work with: lightweight, safe, and easy to cut. If nothing else, Odysseus is a proof-of-concept. It highlights the way manufacturing could be done by combining the features of a mill and a lathe. Foam is the perfect material for testing and highlighting these features.
Our method is precision engineering. We use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to ensure Odysseus is as high-fidelity as possible. Odysseus has been rigorously designed, redesigned, and tested.
Our medium is blue foam. For tabletop applications, blue foam is the perfect material to work with: lightweight, safe, and easy to cut. If nothing else, Odysseus is a proof-of-concept. It highlights the way manufacturing could be done by combining the features of a mill and a lathe. Foam is the perfect material for testing and highlighting these features.
Our method is precision engineering. We use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to ensure Odysseus is as high-fidelity as possible. Odysseus has been rigorously designed, redesigned, and tested.
How we do it
There are several driving factors for Odysseus' capabilities. Firstly, we use both a rotating cutting bit (like a mill) but are capable of spinning our work piece up to high speeds (like a lathe). However, unlike a lathe, we can precisely control the rotation of the work piece. This precise rotation couples with our ability to control the spinning bit vertically and horizontally (horizontal being towards the center of the work piece). The combination of these features means that Odysseus can basically create any shape (even flat ones). For proof, see the video below:
