Good 6 Axis Machining photos

Good 6 Axis Machining photos

A few good 6 axis machining pictures I found:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: Northrop P-61C Black Widow (wing), with yellow Northrop N-1M Flying Wing and Japanese Nakajima J1N1-S Gekko “IRVING”
6 axis machining
Image by Chris Devers
Quoting Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Northrop N1M:

John K. &quotJack&quot Northrop’s dream of a flying wing became a reality on July three, 1940, when his N-1M (Northrop Model 1 Mockup) very first flew. One particular of the world’s preeminent aircraft designers and creator of the Lockheed Vega and Northrop Alpha, Northrop had experimented with flying wings for over a decade, believing they would have much less drag and higher efficiency than standard styles. His 1929 flying wing, although productive, had twin tail booms and a standard tail. In the N-1M he produced a accurate flying wing.

Constructed of plywood around a tubular steel frame, the N-1M was powered by two 65-horsepower Lycoming engines, later replaced with two 120-horsepower Franklins. Even though its flying characteristics were marginal, the N-1M led to other styles, including the Northrop XB-35 and YB-49 strategic bombers and eventually the B-2 stealth bomber.

Transferred from the United States Air Force.

Manufacturer:
Northrop Aircraft Inc.

Date:
1940

Nation of Origin:
United States of America

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 11.six m (38 ft)
Length: five.2 m (17 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (five ft)
Weight, gross: 1,814 kg (4,000 lb)
Leading speed: 322 km/h (200 mph)
Engine: 2 Franklin 6AC264F2, 120 hp
General: 72in. (182.9cm)
Other: 72 x 204 x 456in. (182.9 x 518.2 x 1158.2cm)

Supplies:
All round: Plywood

Physical Description:
Twin engine flying wing: Wood, painted yellow.