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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