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Foils
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CNC cut Foils, Daggerboards, and Rudders Turn Point Design specializes in CNC cut female molds for daggerboards and rudders. Directly cutting the female molds produces the most accurate foil shapes possible. With the use of our Multicam CNC router we can machine molds to within .002" accuracy. This degree of accuracy can help you win the race, or insure that your rudder performs to its maximum potential. |
Paul Beiker designed International 14 daggerboard mold & foil . |
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Resin infusion of a daggerboard using moldless construction |
Moldless Construction of Foils Another approach to foil construction is to CNC cut the core from foam or wood, and then lay up the laminate over this precision core. This can be a cost effective option for many foils, and can produce an outstanding foil shape that would be extremely time consuming (or impossible) to reproduce by hand. One can expect tolerances of between .005" and .025" depending on the skill of the laminator and the thickness/complexity of the laminate schedule. For thicker laminates, Turn Point Design uses resin infusion (pictured) to insure uniform laminate saturation and increase the strength to weight ratio of the foils. |
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Other Foils Turn Point Design can create a foil to your needs... Our CNC machine is ideal for cutting rudders, daggerboards, lifting hydrofoils, and even whale fins if that is required. Contact us for more information. |
Orca fin "Ruffles" - original mold was hand sculpted in clay by renowned artist Mathew Palmer, fiberglass work and gelcoat by Turn Point Design |
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