Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Holding thin sheet

> Joe,
>
> You will be surprised what you can do with double sided tape. Your
> biggest problem using it might be getting your parts free when you are
> done. I recently machined a 6 x 12 x 3/8 plate of delrin using tape.
> There were three rectangular pockets that really skeletonized the plate.
> I drilled the four corner holes first, then set it on a large plate of
> acrylic with pins matching the 4 holes. This was more for location since
> I had to machine both sides. The tape did all the holding, and it was a
> slow process prying the part off when I was done. You might want to lay
> the tape down first, then press your hand on the tape where you would be
> putting the parts. This will reduce the holding power.
>
> Jon
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