Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Newbie: Two halves of simple die not aligning properly - Long

Hello Jim,

> When I put the two halves together, the index holes line up properly
> but the two milled slots are slightly skewed from each other (approx.
> 1/8" over 4" of travel).

Each might be off by 1/16 inch. Even so, this is a huge error on a CNC
mill. You should be able to measure from reference sides to the holes
and slots and determine where the errors are?

Are the slots parallel to each other but offset 1/8 inch or are they not
parallel so that opposite ends are offset 1/8 inch in opposite
directions?

What size dowel pin holes (diameter and depth)? What coordinates?

What size endmill bit? What size slot (width, depth, length)? What size
cuts (sideways and depth) and feedrate?

What material?

Can you provide drawing and gcode if somebody wants to check these for
you?

Tom Hubin
thubin@...