AK-50 V3 Update - The Parts Are DONE

Published on March 8, 2023
Duration: 15:34

This video details the completion of the AK-50 V3 parts at Titans of CNC, showcasing the precision machining of the bolt, bolt carrier, and front trunnion. It highlights the advanced 5-axis CNC capabilities required for the complex .50 BMG platform, including helical locking lugs and a two-piece bolt carrier design. The collaboration emphasizes the importance of verifying designs with 3D prints before committing to steel.

Quick Summary

The AK-50 V3 steel parts, including the bolt, bolt carrier, and front trunnion, have been completed using advanced 5-axis CNC machining at Titans of CNC. The bolt features complex helical locking lugs, and the front trunnion allows for headspace to be set by threading the barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Field Trip to Titans of CNC
  2. 00:55AK-50 Prototype History (V2 & V3 Models)
  3. 01:24Meeting Titan Gilroy & Collaboration
  4. 03:08Titans of CNC Facility Tour & Machines
  5. 05:08AK-50 V3 Steel Part Reveal
  6. 08:11Detailed Look: V3 Bolt Machining
  7. 10:02AK-50 V3 Bolt Carrier Function
  8. 12:09AK-50 V3 Front Trunnion & Headspacing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main AK-50 V3 steel parts revealed in the video?

The video reveals the completed V3 steel components for the AK-50: the bolt, the bolt carrier, and the front trunnion. These parts were precision machined at the Titans of CNC facility.

What advanced machining techniques were used for the AK-50 V3 parts?

The AK-50 V3 parts, particularly the bolt with its helical locking lugs, required advanced 5-axis CNC machining due to their complex geometry. Titans of CNC utilized high-axis machines for this precision work.

How is headspace set on the AK-50 V3?

The AK-50 V3 features a massive front trunnion where the barrel threads in. The depth of the barrel's insertion into this trunnion is how the critical headspace dimension is precisely set.

What role did 3D printing play in the AK-50 V3 development?

Before machining the final steel components, 3D printed models of the AK-50 V3 parts were created. This allowed for verification of part fitment and design accuracy, minimizing potential issues during the expensive metal machining phase.

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