Comments sought on new build: A CNC Router for RC Gliders and Planes

[njhussey]

Good stuff Neil.

Was that a Fusion 360 part or i-machining?

One method I've used to avoid faffing about with zeroing off of a part like that is to cut a holding fixture in the bed and then use the same zero to then run a contour pass(es) to clean up the part.

Of course you know Jazz is going to turn up soon and goad you into cutting deeper and faster ;)

Cheers Chris, it was Trochoidal machining in Estlcam. I've not really messed with fusion 360...downloaded it and installed it but I use Geomagic at work so until I get more proficient at that I'll not confuse myself by using two 3D programs....

I'm going to give the bed another surface soon and at some point I'll put the 1" thick bakerlite sheet on and use that as my surface and tap holes into it for holding down workpieces but use sacrificial wood as necessary...

I'll not need much egging on by Dean...I started at the speed and feed that was recommended for the cutter...onwards and upwards!

Chris, what tape do you use to hold stuff down?