Chip Making Process pictures (2 Viewers)

[Nex]

I could imagine you could ask for one or two unlathed chips when you order some customs?

 

[WedgeRock]

Another question to the chip experts (particularly @David Spragg and @Redbelly, as I think he's seen the process with his own eyes)...

Would it be possible to switch cups on the top and bottom? Could you get, for example, the H mold on one side of the chip and the plan mold on the other?

 

[arch3r]

Would it be possible to switch cups on the top and bottom? Could you get, for example, the H mold on one side of the chip and the plan mold on the other?

Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this? Would be interesting to see two completely different molds and labels, one for each side, for science. Samples, yes! Full set, not so sure.

 

[TheDeezer]

Considering that there are secondary chips for all denominations (I think), it follows logically that inlay design had no bearing on the existence of a secondary set. Not sure why they'd even want one in CA, though. Except for complete rack replacement orders (which aren't really secondaries, but replacemets), most (all?) required secondary sets are initially produced at the same time as the primary set, and then held in reserve until needed.

Whoa !
i did not know the purple on the 5 shown was around - I have a biggy set ofvthese bumblebees - where did you stumble upon that ?

 

[72o]

Doing a little research and I just came across these (again) from the best thread ever! Credit to @toad94 for the pics. of SteveA's Casino Nacional

 

[AWenger]

Would it be possible to switch cups on the top and bottom? Could you get, for example, the H mold on one side of the chip and the plan mold on the other?

Assuming the mold cups have the same diameter and fit into the machine the same way top & bottom, it seems theoretically possible. I remember a discussion or thread about that the fleur-de-lis mold has a slightly larger diameter than some of the other molds.

Some Paulson THC chips have long cane version (LCV) mold on one side and short cane version (SCV) on the other -- off the top of my head, I think I have some Flamingo Vegas $1s and some Horseshoe Baltimore $1s like this.

 

[BGinGA]

I suspect that not only the diameter must match, but also the cup edge configurations must be compatible - otherwise the material will simply be squeezed almost completely out of the cups diring pressing.

I doubt that many (if any) of the various CPC mold/cup halves are interchangable, especially given their history and the various time frames during which they were produced. Similar for the different molds for Paulson and BCC (THC, RHC, suits, various house molds, etc. The SCV/LCV situation is different, as those are designed to be interchangable THC variants.

 

[WedgeRock]

I was thinking of @Rhodeman77's dual chip (KGB on one side and C&S on the other). It would be cool to have no mold for the C&S and something else for the KGB.

 

[CHP TD]

how do they mill the chips? and before you say a lathe i get that.

My question is how do they hold the chips in the lathe? do they do them one by one or all in a line? if in a line how do you stop them from falling out What sort of cutting tool on the lathe? etc etc?

 

[Blaster]

Paulson and TRK's show lathe grooves on the edges when new, CPC's don't...
Not sure if it's the size or width of the lathe "stylus" , or if it's something more different in that process...

 

[BGinGA]

Or more of an abrasive grinder wheel than a sharpened tool edge for CPCs.....

 

[Quicksilver-75]

how do they mill the chips? and before you say a lathe i get that.

My question is how do they hold the chips in the lathe? do they do them one by one or all in a line? if in a line how do you stop them from falling out What sort of cutting tool on the lathe? etc etc?

Pretty sure a row of say twenty would be placed into a jig similar to a tray section. After the opposing ends of the lathe are closed in the jig is removed and the length of the chips is held using pressure. A sharp cutting edge is then run down the length of the chips. Probably requiring a very slow turning rpm coupled with a few passes to get to the desired cutting depth.
Not unlike the process of turning a baseball bat or stool leg.

 

[beaver]

Pretty sure a row of say twenty would be placed into a jig similar to a tray section. After the opposing ends of the lathe are closed in the jig is removed and the length of the chips is held using pressure. A sharp cutting edge is then run down the length of the chips. Probably requiring a very slow turning rpm coupled with a few passes to get to the desired cutting depth.
Not unlike the process of turning a baseball bat or stool leg.

I think it would be hard to keep all the chips perfectly in line if 20 or so were done at once. I think this way may result in some lopsided or non-cylindrical chips. Although it's hard to imagine they would do this one by one.

 

[BGinGA]

I agree; given the varying conditions and dimensions of the newly-pressed chips, it's pretty unlikely that they are mass machined to final size.

 

[dennis63]

It was my understanding that they're milled one at a time.

 

[CHP TD]

I agree; given the varying conditions and dimensions of the newly-pressed chips, it's pretty unlikely that they are mass machined to final size.

Id just like to see how because before milling they are all irregular. one question (Amongst many) is how do you center them?

stupid curiosity...

 

[72o]

Wait so these aren't a product of a higher being?

 

[pedrofisk]

Id just like to see how because before milling they are all irregular. one question (Amongst many) is how do you center them?

stupid curiosity...

The engineering genius behind much of manufacturing, semi automatic or automatic is very impressive. I don't know how they do it but if you ever saw it you'd think "how simple, ingenious and of course!"

 

[Pierna]

Great thread! Please more pics!

 

[CHP TD]

Yeah What piern said

 

[RowdyRawhide]

Id just like to see how because before milling they are all irregular. one question (Amongst many) is how do you center them?

stupid curiosity...

My guess is some kind of jig that matches up with recess, so it is perfectly centered each time. Possibly could use some type of jig and spacer system to do multiple chips at a time

 

[Blaster]

My guess is some kind of jig that matches up with recess, so it is perfectly centered each time. Possibly could use some type of jig and spacer system to do multiple chips at a time

 

[Duck]

Man these are so cool to see. Have always wondered how the chips were made, wasn't expecting them to look so comical before going in the machine.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Man these are so cool to see. Have always wondered how the chips were made, wasn't expecting them to look so comical before going in the machine.

Yeah, right? It's like Mr. Bill plays poker...

 

[porc0002]

That's neat to see these pictures. The entire process to make a clay chip looks very labour intensive.

 

[justsomedude]

@One Eyed Dollar ... here's the photo thread of chips being made I was talking about.

 

[gktii]

I love threads like this..amazing to see how these beautiful chips are brought to life...

 

[toad94]

This is an oldie but goldie

Michael D circa 2012

 

[BGinGA]

Livin' the dream.

GFY, DR Ott.

 

[krafticus]

, because they asked the same questions when one from our group for friends got a job working for the NSA).

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I hear that process isn't too bad.. from a friend