Re: Parts cutout technique?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "bdrmachine
<bdrmachine@h...>" <bdrmachine@h...> wrote:

> I'm finally making chips with my cnc mill, but not much more.
> I have a 2.5 inch connecting rod that I'm cutting out of the middle
> of a .375 T6061 AL plate. The rod gets marred up / damaged during
> the final cut. Are there any suggestions / techniques to prevent
> this?
>
> Thanks
> Brian

the part is probably getting tossed as it breaks free. just put a
clamp or two on it to hold it steady.

on some larger parts, one needs to add clamps after the cutter passes
and remove clamps before impact. obviously, slower feeds lets one
work at a less hectic pace.

Dave