Woo, my first 'proper' part!

[WandrinAndy]

That looks bleedin' great!

What is the diameter of the piece and what size and type cutter did you use?

TIA,
Andy

[craigrobbo]

That looks bleedin' great!

What is the diameter of the piece and what size and type cutter did you use?

TIA,
Andy

Thanks Andy!

Its 153mm total width, 5mm thick.

The cutter was just a 5 flute HSS 10mm chamfer tool (45degree) so far from ideal.

[Jonathan]

Nice, now try it in aluminium...

[WandrinAndy]

Nice, now try it in aluminium...

Now that is even more impressive! Was that done on your big adjustable bed machine?

[Jonathan]

Now that is even more impressive!

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...

Was that done on your big adjustable bed machine?

Yep, that's the only machine I've got that could do it since the mill has too much backlash.

[craigrobbo]

What bit would you recommend for cutting it in aluminium?

Craig

[Jonathan]

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!