Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] router for sheet metal
Posted by
Alan Marconett KM6VV
on 2002-10-17 15:27:11 UTC
Hi Chris,
Sounds good! But a 5' roll is a little much for this tiny parts I want
to make. Any samples? I wrote the mfg.
Alan KM6VV
CL wrote:
Sounds good! But a 5' roll is a little much for this tiny parts I want
to make. Any samples? I wrote the mfg.
Alan KM6VV
CL wrote:
>
> I've Routered / Machined prototype switchtags out of Stainless Sheet steel before we would commit to having a Die made. I have used this in most cases:
> http://www.miteebite.com/products/mitee_grip_e.html
>
> I typically would place my raw stock onto a piece of aluminum stock with this paper. It holds quite well IF you get the temperatures right. I started doing it in an electric frypan, but an oven is a
> better option. For more security, I sometimes even used a bead of hot glue around the raw stock. (different glues react differently, but I found one that sticks pretty well for side loading, then
> peels off of metal cleanly)
>
> Because I did it on a Router, and to save the tooling, I would start out by running the code with a diamond drag bit in the holder. The diamond would mark exactly where I could expect a centerline
> of the tooling and plunge locations. I would then pre-drill thru holes where my Code was going to try to plunge. It's a lot easier to side cut than plunge............. Using a Mist coolant also is a
> must.
>
> Checkout the Mitee-bite stuff though.... Its come in handy now and then !
>
> Chris L
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2002-10-17 15:27:11 UTC
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2002-10-17 18:35:25 UTC
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