Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Holding thin sheet

Hi Joe:
Double sided tape works well.
I've taken .050 cuts with a 1/16 cutter in Lexan.
I had lots of surface area to stick to though (about 4 sq in.)
Don't crank up the RPM too high or you'll melt the plastic into a big gooey
glob.
For a 1/16 two flute endmill I will run at 3000 to 4000 rpm and maybe 20 to
25 ipm.
Cheers

Marcus
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Vicars <jvicars@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Monday, February 19, 2001 6:35 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Holding thin sheet

>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?
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