Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Flat as a (very precise) pancake...

Hi Ian;
I also use superglue and double side tape when I have to grind non magnetic materials
regards
mariano


Ian Wright wrote:

> Hi Jon,
>
> Yes, a good idea. I use superglue a lot for temporary fixing - when I am
> making watch parts by hand I can superglue them onto bigger bits of metal to
> use as 'handles' and, to release them, you just need to either flex one of
> the parts or warm them up.
> I wouldn't have thought about doing this with such big chunks of metal
> though.
>
> Ian
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon Anderson" <janders@...>
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> Sent: 29 March 2001 16:14
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Flat as a (very precise) pancake...
>
> > Ian,
> >
> > A trick a mold maker showed me:
> >
> > Drop a spot or two of super glue at each corner of the plate you are
> > trying to grind. You need to make sure any bow is facing up.
> > Set the plate on the mag chuck and as quickly as possible, turn it on.
> > Wait a few seconds, release it, and grind. When you are done, a sharp
> > rap parallel to the chuck surface with a hard plastic mallet should
> > release the part and acetone will remove the residue.
> >
> > Needless to say, do not do this with tall parts, and one must be very
> > careful to take light passes and not get the part hot enough to degrade
> > the superglue. I watched this guy make up 4 2-4-6 blocks that were all
> > matched to .0001 in height, parallel, and squareness.
> >
> > Jon
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