Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Holding thin sheet

T, and list,
I use 3M #486MP High performance double sided film adhesive.
Comes in large sheets if needed. Make sure surfaces are oil free.
Rich D.

tauseef wrote:

>
> 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

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