Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New guy with questions
Posted by
Jon Elson
on 2001-10-07 21:38:17 UTC
gm4ta@... wrote:
a side force on the tap. This causes real problems when tapping.
Tap wrenches are designed so that you can apply torque while
balancing out side forces. they come in a variety of sizes to match
the size tap you will be using, and the handles get longer for the
big taps.
machine (lathe or mill) and the type of motors/drivers you will be
using. it also depends on your budget and the type of work you
will be doing, ie. 2D, 3D, continuous surface countouring, surface
finish required, speed required, etc.
hourly rates without knowing how many hours a particular shop
would take to do it. The setup time often eats you alive.
Jon
> Hi I'm new to this group and I have a few questions that may seem soYou can, but regular wrenches make it VERY difficult to not put
> basic it will probably be ignored. But here goes . . .
>
> How do I tap a hole (in plain cold rolled steel) with a tap? Could I
> do this with a wrench?
a side force on the tap. This causes real problems when tapping.
Tap wrenches are designed so that you can apply torque while
balancing out side forces. they come in a variety of sizes to match
the size tap you will be using, and the handles get longer for the
big taps.
> What is the standard (or at least most popular) program for CNCThere certainly isn't ONE. it depends somewhat on the type of
> machines? Just like how AutoCAD is the standard for CAD drawing.
machine (lathe or mill) and the type of motors/drivers you will be
using. it also depends on your budget and the type of work you
will be doing, ie. 2D, 3D, continuous surface countouring, surface
finish required, speed required, etc.
> What is a good price guide that machining services charge?Huh? You mean by the hour? I'm not sure you can compare
hourly rates without knowing how many hours a particular shop
would take to do it. The setup time often eats you alive.
Jon
Discussion Thread
gm4ta@i...
2001-10-07 20:53:21 UTC
New guy with questions
Tim Goldstein
2001-10-07 21:08:38 UTC
RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New guy with questions
Jon Elson
2001-10-07 21:38:17 UTC
Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New guy with questions
Alan Marconett KM6VV
2001-10-08 11:18:27 UTC
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Rich D.
2001-10-08 11:57:50 UTC
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
2001-10-08 15:47:08 UTC
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Smoke
2001-10-08 16:22:22 UTC
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gm4ta@i...
2001-10-10 08:30:18 UTC
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ccs@m...
2001-10-10 08:53:18 UTC
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2001-10-10 08:56:32 UTC
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2001-10-10 09:14:34 UTC
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Tim
2001-10-10 09:38:52 UTC
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Alan Marconett KM6VV
2001-10-10 12:40:36 UTC
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2001-10-10 22:01:30 UTC
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2001-10-11 16:33:06 UTC
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2001-10-11 19:25:21 UTC
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2001-10-12 08:27:39 UTC
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2001-10-12 08:36:13 UTC
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2001-10-12 08:43:18 UTC
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2001-10-12 08:49:06 UTC
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2001-10-12 09:41:51 UTC
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2001-10-12 09:50:10 UTC
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2001-10-12 10:58:30 UTC
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Fred Smith
2001-10-12 12:14:11 UTC
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2001-10-12 17:14:54 UTC
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2001-10-12 20:45:43 UTC
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2001-10-12 20:58:00 UTC
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Ward M.
2001-10-12 23:23:56 UTC
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Ward M.
2001-10-12 23:35:58 UTC
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Smoke
2001-10-13 08:07:22 UTC
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