Hey that's a phrase I use!Quote:
Originally Posted by h4ppy-chris
Anyway, looking good. What's the finish like on the edges of the aluminum plate you just machined?
P.S. Strictly speaking aren't they F-clamps not G-clamps...
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Hey that's a phrase I use!Quote:
Originally Posted by h4ppy-chris
Anyway, looking good. What's the finish like on the edges of the aluminum plate you just machined?
P.S. Strictly speaking aren't they F-clamps not G-clamps...
finish was good mate not the best but hey am just starting.
was just pleased from paper to cnc :naughty:
me thinks the lack of response to this tread its now run its course
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Originally Posted by Jonathan
Chris did you leave material for a finish pass ?Quote:
Originally Posted by h4ppy-chris
Did you climb or conventional mill the parts ?
Phil
hi PhilQuote:
Originally Posted by M250cnc
conventional mill, no material for a finish pass as i am still getting my head around the software.
Hi ChrisQuote:
Originally Posted by h4ppy-chris
You could improve your finish greatly by leaving a small amount for climb milling. Cutters can wander when roughing so you need to leave enough that everything cleans up.
Trial and error plus experience, all things that take time to learn.
So it's worth spending some time to learn do that. Are you using any cad and cam software ? or mention your procedure to get your code.
Phil
Phil i use autocad/cambam/mach3, i will have to look at material for a finish pass. cheers mate
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Originally Posted by M250cnc
I really need to book mark this thread ! Some very good info for a begineer like me :)