Re: Parts cutout technique?

Sure clamping will work, but it would have to be done during the
machining cycle. Is there a more automated method?

Thanks
Brian

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<davemucha@j...>" <davemucha@j...> wrote:

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> <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