The
ULTRA TEC
FANTASY MACHINE
...YOUR IMAGINATION AND YOUR CREATIVITY IS UNLIMITED
 The
Fantasy Machine above is shown with a V2 Mast. The Fantasy Machine is not
supplied with a mast.
Multi-axis precision and repeatability – at your control – enabling a true
lapidary art.
You can generate forms of impressive intricacy—or works of intriguing simplicity
-- bringing you the satisfaction of artistic
accomplishment. This system is for the experienced faceter who wants to move on to the
challenge of fantasy designs.
Your finished stones may be intended for use in jewelry – interesting and unique
concave cuts for rings, perhaps
with unique added features, or, at a larger size and complexity, pendants for
necklaces or earrings. Often, they
will remain as displayed geometric sculptures, consisting of interesting shapes
and reflections.
POSITIONING MECHANISMS
The positioning mechanisms on the Fantasy machines are:
Your current V2 or V5 Faceting Mast (as shown in the photo below), provides Z (vertical)
positioning and angular indexing – with
their fine adjustments.
Initial Alignment – the setting of a “home position” is quickly performed
using the Alignment Block that keys
directly to the tool-holding Spindle—little room for error—and easy to reset at
any time, if necessary.
X
-- (in-out / left-right) positioning in horizontal plane, lead-screw control, 3’ – 75 mm
range. Dial indicator readout.
Y
-- (side-to-side) positioning in horizontal plane, lead-screw control, 2” – 50
mm range. Dial indicator readout.
Theta angular -- positioning in horizontal plane, 5º increments
through 180º.
Tweaker (“cheating”) -- the Mast-mounting Block provides both radial and
lateral micro-adjusting.
** Note: this image shows the Fantasy Machine as
supplied. It does not include the V2 faceting mast.
There are two easily settable motor positions – 0º (the setup “home” – seen in
main photo) and 90º (seen on the
left photo). Tool reciprocation is maintained in line with cutting axis. The top
photo shows 0º setup position of
motor—for cutting in line with a cylindrical tool axis. The photo on the left
shows the motor moved to its alternate
position for cutting in line with the edge of a saw-type cutter.
TOOL CONTROLS
On the Fantasy Machine there are two motion elements—there is the Tool Drive that
provides tool rotation, and
there is the Table Drive that provides tool reciprocation.
Independent motors and speed controls.
Drive motor speed 100 – 3000 RPM
Reciprocation speed 0 - 140 RPM. Reciprocation is amplitude adjustable, from 0
to 30 mm (see photo, right).
Safe-voltage 12 V DC/PM Motors are covered by protective housings.
The sturdy reciprocation table rides a smooth dual-track linear bearing system.
SPLASHGUARD -- The Splashguard
has a drain, and is adjustable for vertical and rotational
position, and is easily
removable snapping on or off.
TOOLS -- The provided Adapters hold standard tool shank diameters for the many
off-the-shelf tools
available from Ultra Tec or other companies: 3/8”, ¼”, 1/8”, and 3/32”.
Cylindrical Tools -- Three basic tool sets are provided –
Copper, and Phenolic, and Maple of
8 mm, 13 mm and 17 mm diameters.
The provided Adapters hold standard tool
shank diameters for the many 'off-the-shelf' tools available from Ultra Tec or
other companies: 3/8”, ¼”, 1/8”, and 3/32”.
Slitting Tools -- Two basic tool sets are provided – 60 degrees and 45 degrees –
copper and
phenolic.
Things to think about…
The Fantasy machine IS a “Concave Facet Machine” too -- you can always use it in
“Concave Cutting
Mode”-- producing concave-cut gems that are relatively easy to accomplish. Sooner
or later—and almost
inevitably -- you will be drawn to detail enhancements that are steps in the
direction of Fantasy cutting. A
search on the Internet will provide many accomplishable ideas—still pretty close
to your old friend,
faceting.
As you move on to Fantasy cutting -- the level of challenge goes up. You will
probably do this gradually —
adding complexity as you gain experience—but if you wish, you can jump right
into your “far out”
imaginings. You will quickly develop understanding of the various different
setting capabilities — finding
the freedom they give you – appreciating the repeatability of settings.
Fantasy cutting is a process that you need to be “into” mentally and creatively.
It’s time consuming — like
any art form, there is thought involved before moving on to each next step—it
calls on you to be creative.
An Internet search of “Fantasy Gems” will help in providing ideas, but finally,
it will be your inspiration,
your judgment, that determines the result.
So—Concave cutting and Fantasy cutting “ain't for kids” — and not for someone
who lacks patience or
time — but this is for someone who wants to broaden the horizon of lapidary interest.
ORDERING INFO
The Fantasy Machine, ready to facet with your
Ultra Tec V2
The Fantasy Machine, ready to facet with your
Ultra Tec V2
or V5
Mast (Rigidizer
supplied).
I Order
Code: 2648.7
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>> This page last updated
Feb 1, 2011
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