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So thanks to Dean on this forum i managed to cut out the Aztec calendar.
Unfortunately some small detail was lost due to the MDF tearing a little (really need a better cutter).
Here is what i made:
It took about 2.5hours all in all to make at a feed rate of 2000mm/m
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSC_0296.jpg
Proper Job!!
Glad you got it all going
peter
That looks bleedin' great!
What is the diameter of the piece and what size and type cutter did you use?
TIA,
Andy
Thanks Andy!Quote:
Originally Posted by WandrinAndy
Its 153mm total width, 5mm thick.
The cutter was just a 5 flute HSS 10mm chamfer tool (45degree) so far from ideal.
Nice, now try it in aluminium...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh2pj...p;feature=plcp
Now that is even more impressive! Was that done on your big adjustable bed machine?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan
Thanks but it's not impressive really - one of the easiest parts I've ever cut since Jazz sent me the code so all I had to do was press run and do something else for 4 hours! It is a nice feeling though to see your machine make something so detailed...Quote:
Originally Posted by WandrinAndy
Yep, that's the only machine I've got that could do it since the mill has too much backlash.Quote:
Originally Posted by WandrinAndy
What bit would you recommend for cutting it in aluminium?
Craig
Jazz and I just used 6mm diameter 90° spot drills with a sharp point, but it would probably cut faster if you bought a 90° engraving bit. Having said that spot drills are exceptionally useful so this is a great excuse to get one!Quote:
Originally Posted by craigrobbo
Did one the other night on me laser.
http://www.stevenson-engineers.co.uk...lasertest3.jpg
Five and a half minutes, never broke a cutter :witless: