The Art of Lightness: Inside Dean Zelinsky’s Guitar Design Mastercam collaborated with industry leaders like Iscar Metals, 5th Axis Workholding, Vericut, Lambda Function, and Haimer to create a custom version of Dean Zelinsky’s USA Italia Hollowbody Guitar. The guitar’s stock had a 96.6% material removal rate due to its innovative three-piece design and weight-saving features. This project showcases Mastercam's flexibility, customization, and functionality as a robust CAM solution.
HIGHLIGHTS OF MASTERCAM FEATURES: Guitar Neck • D ynamic OptiRest was used for large material removal (over 96.48%).
Guitar Body • D ynamic OptiRest, Unified 5-axis, and Raster toolpaths were used to integrate bezels into a single piece. • H ex pockets were created for weight reduction. • Two setups completed the body: OptiRough with 3D HST Raster finishing for the first setup, and OptiRest/OptiRough with Unified Multiaxis toolpath for the second setup.
Guitar Knobs • M ill-Turn for Lathe with basic turning toolpaths was used for the custom volume knobs • A n intricate Z-Glide pattern and custom engraving of partner and Dean’s logo were featured. • A Z-Glide pattern was formed on the outside of the knobs using Unified Project Curve toolpath.
• D ean’s patented Z-Glide friction- reducing technology is featured with over 200 drilled holes. • U nified Multiaxis toolpath handled all finishing, including integrated frets. • M ultiaxis Deburr machined the round overs, edge breaks, and Z-Glide pattern.
These features ensure the guitar performs exceptionally and stands out with its unique and meticulously crafted aesthetics.
Guitar compliments of Dean Zelinsky
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