Simple CNC question...
This is probably really obvious, but I wanted to know if there is a better way. I was thinking about how I would go about making a simple "mounting plate". Then I realized that wouldn't I first have to cut it to size and then mill out the holes. But then the since I had to cut out the plate it kind of takes the point out of the cnc, because I wouldn't be very accurate for the outside dimensions. So is there a way to machine the outside, even though it would be in the cnc's vice?
Thanks in Advance!
AI
Thanks in Advance!
AI
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What I do with my big, real CNC, is mill all the holes in the plate, and then mill the outline. I make a jig plate by drilling and tapping a couple of holes in it, then screw the plate to the jig, then I mill the outside.
Failing that, I mill the outline, but leave tags to the rest of the sheet, which I cut off and polish away.
Steve
Failing that, I mill the outline, but leave tags to the rest of the sheet, which I cut off and polish away.
Steve
Jul 9, 2010. 4:47 PMTitanTechRobotics (author)
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makes sense...thanks!
P.S. I like the new avatar.
AI
P.S. I like the new avatar.
AI
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