Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Loooking for cnc project book? dxf, g-code?

Alan Marconett wrote:

>
> Yes Tom!
>
> Please post the C code!
>
> You mention 3/8" endmill and a 5/8" flue? Is this endmill bigger on the
> end?
>
> Alan KM6VV

Hello Alan,

It is a standard flat bottom endmill with 3/8 inch diameter and 5/8 inch
long flutes.

The deepest vertical cut is just under 1/2 inch so the flutes need to be
at least 1/2 inch in length. I chose 5/8 inch length from my set of
endmills. You could probably use a 1/2 inch long flute.

Longer flutes can be used but excessive length just invites chatter.

BTW, I was going to mention this on the Sherline CNC list to see if
there was interest in it. Feel free to post it to the Sherline list.

I suppose I should send a copy to Mike Joyce at Sherline and get it on
the Sherline website. I gave him one at Cabin Fever Jan 2004 but I don't
think it ever made it onto Sherline's website.

Tom Hubin
thubin@...