Re: Holding thin sheet

hey guys
I have used superglue and double sided tape also..both work great.
Joe, I use Scotch 3M tape that you can buy from OfficeMax. Its
probably more expensive in the long run but it come in a dispenser
like most of there tapes and is a nice size for smaller work.
tauseef

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Doug Harrison" <prototype@c...> wrote:
> I'll second the motion for double back tape. Works great for thin,
flexible
> sheets. You can also use it for holding non-ferrous materials on a
surface
> grinder.
>
> I cut lots of patterns from thin sheets - mostly .125" aluminum.
If your
> machine is capable of holding Z accuracy of .001" you will find it
easiest
> to cut to within .002-.005" of the lower surface which leaves a
paper thin
> membrane holding the piece in place. We do this with nearly all
flat sheet
> parts - even stainless and tool steel. It's less messy than tape
and the
> parts just pop out. The flash left attached can be removed with a
deburring
> tool. Be careful! Its sharp as a razor.
>
> Doug