Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Holding thin sheet

In a message dated 2/19/01 9:39:25 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
indigo_red@... writes:

<< How about a small homemade vacuum table setup. Drill evenly spaced
tiny holes in a sheet of "whatever? alum, Delrin etc"

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-Lee >>

You need a heck of a big vacuum pump but I know it can be done. Simply drop a
sheet of particle board on top of your vacuum plenum. It will hold down parts
nicely. If you put some double stick tape in there too, you'll have to pry
off your parts.

Peter
THRD, Inc.