Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Router - Cutting Thin Sheet Clamping??

In a message dated 2/6/2004 11:00:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
eexgs@... writes:
Oh, I have seem some companies that sell special rubbery sheet with
lots of holes that I think only open when the part is pressed down.
The material can be cut into. I expect it is not cheap.

Graham
Graham:

You are correct. Those "self healing" materials are indeed very expensive.
Some of the commercial/industrial woodworking machinery manufacturers used
those a number of years ago and, although they did work, they had to be replaced
on a pretty regular basis and the cost was more than most of the owners liked.
I haven't seen those on OEM routers in some time. I am sure they are still
an option but using a VERY powerful vacuum with MDF spoil boards is far more
economical, and it is reliable.

Randy Abernathy
4626 Old Stilesboro Road NW
Acworth, GA 30101, U.S.A.
Phone / Fax: 770-974-5295
Cell: 678-772-4113
E-mail: cnc002@...

I furnish technical support, repair, and other related services for your
industrial woodworking machinery. My background as Senior Service Engineer for the
SCMI Group for nearly fifteen years with factory training, combines with my
extensive background in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, electrical and CNC
machinery to offer you needed support for your machinery.


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]