Chris Babek Automotive Restoration Services
Preserving Automotive History with Modern Engineering
Supporting Restoration Services to recreate parts to the original form , function and materials
Special Constuction African Mahogany Dashboard Blank
The task was to create a mahogany 0 - 90 - 0 laminate blank to match the original construction. the materials were selected for grain and color match . The 90 degree grain center laminate was created and calibrated. Then the assembly was bonded and cured in the heated vacuum press for a no void stable platform for the restorer to work with.
The Job was to reproduce a UK licenses plate for a 1928 Mercedes - at times this car was referred to as "3314" so it was very important that the size, shape, lettering and finish were correct
Research and Design
The first step was to research period correct plates and then accurately model this specific plate from origional 90 year old pictures
Generate G-code
The second step is to select casting pattern material and generate CNC code for cutting
1928/9 UK License Plate
Prep Raw Casting
once the casting was received it was trimmed, faced and textured - this is how it was delivered to the restoration company
Finished plate ready to install
After delivery to the restorer, they polished and painted the plate
CNC Router cut Pattern
The third step is to cut the casting pattern accurately to the design - in this case ABS plastic