Z Shape

Z-18 Rosette

The Z-18 rosette is an 18-sided rosette which resembles the petals on a dhalia flower. The lines connecting the points with the recesses are curved.

Aspect Value Comments
Pattern Points resembling a dhalia flower
Pattern Repeated 18 times
Target Diameter
for Rosette Design 		2”
  • A smaller diameter on the object results in surfaces which have sharper curves at the apexes of the curves.

  • A larger diameter on the object reverses this.

  • An amplitude adjuster can be used to modify these effects.
Phasing Holes 1/4 lobe
Works For End Cutting ☑ Near side cutting
☑ Far side cutting, or using rear rubber column
Side Cutting ☑ Near side cutting
☑ Far side cutting, or using rear rubber column
Complementary Rosettes

Consider pairing this rosette with one of these.

Examples

Click on any of the images below to see a bigger version.

  • The cuts in the top center show how the object has smaller and more pointed areas.
  • The cuts around the outside show how the shapes are reversing this.

Image courtesy Jon Magill

This picture shows the design as cut from the far side.

Image courtesy John Moe.

This picture shows the design as cut from the near side.

Image courtesy John Moe.

Paper Chuck Drawing

Drawn from the Near Side

Paper Chuck Drawing

Drawn from the Far Side.

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