Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Holding thin sheet

in one shop I worked in we cut a key shaped trophy about 5"x12" from
1/4" brass plate using a 1/4" endmill .050 depth of cut the plate was held
down with double sided tape to a piece of scrap board on a
CNC router table
we had no problems with it moving or shifting on us (only did one)
IIRC the tape was ordinary paper backed carpet tape (3M brand?)
I've used some double sided clear tape from the supermarket on
lighter material (PCBs) and found that it holds well enough

the hard part may be getting the pieces un-stuck without damage

Brian

On Monday 19 February 2001 07:01, you wrote:
> I am trying to hold really thin stock ( plastic .060) and cut some small
> parts out of it. How do I hold this thin stuff.
> I am profiling with a .125 endmill.
> The parts will drop out so they have to be held after they are "free"
> and not get sucked into the cutter.
> What about double sided tape?
> How much of a cut can I take if I am holding with tape?