The 1:32 scale F1 wheel project was used to train new undergraduate intern students on the fundamental of freeform shape machining. High speed machining centers were used in conjunction with Esprit in order to develop simple Z-level roughing toolpaths and then more complex spiral finishing toolpaths to achieve good surface quality.
Machine Tool: Mori Seiki NVD1500 and Sodick MC430L
Work Material: T6061 Aluminum
Machining Data:
| Roughing | Semi-Finishing | Finishing | |
| Cycle Time | 5 min | 9 min | 31 min |
| Tool Size/Type | D6xR.5 bull nose end mill | D2 flat end mill | R1 ball end mill |
| Depth of Cut (Ad) | 0.7mm | 0.2mm | 0.15mm |
| Stepover (Rd) | 3.6 mm | 0.4mm | 0.04mm |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 rpm | 18,000 rpm | 24,000 rpm |
| Feedrate | 1270 mm/min | 2000 mm/min | 2000 mm/min |
