Re: Parts cutout technique?

That is correct. you would need to clamp while machining. more
manual, but unless you can hold the finished part, in some other way,
it is about the only way to do it.

Dave



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

> Sure clamping will work, but it would have to be done during the
> machining cycle. Is there a more automated method?
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude
> <davemucha@j...>" <davemucha@j...> wrote:
> > --- 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