Two questions: #1 - aren't you supposed to do the drilling operation before the slotting operation? or does it not really matter? #2 - if I wanted to lay a 4x8 sheet of aluminum on this CNC router, and then proceed to cut out ~hundred nested parts from that sheet, what would be the best way to attach the sheet, and prevent the parts from getting loose while cutting?
@LR-qi9rj2 жыл бұрын
I usually drill holes and screw the metal in flat into my cnc machine(i have 1" hdpe scrap board) and then make tabs in the gcode using software
@JohnATamplin3 жыл бұрын
At the end, it looks like it didn't cut through completely on the near corner - was the part not level after you mounted or the tape thicker there?
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
Could have either been inconsistent material thickness, high spot on the MDF or tape, or an unlevel bed. I was barely cutting the tape even, so it was VERY close. I ended up just bending/tearing off that part, it was VERY thin, like aluminum foil.
@gregwerkheiser50093 жыл бұрын
You can do it by hand of course, but I always like taking a chamfer of V bit and doing a precision deburr on all the edges for my aluminum parts. it doesn't take long, and make things look and feel really good afterwards. Great video, thanks for sharing!
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
Oh agree. This part will go in the trash after testing. But yeah, you could do this on a router table with a chamfer bit pretty easily.
@ManIkWeet3 жыл бұрын
With 3d printers they have a 'nozzle cam', maybe you can do something similar for the CNC?
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'd have to fit it inside the dust shoe, and that might be tricky. I'll figure something out.
@ManIkWeet3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertCowanDIY For 3d printers they used USB endoscope cameras, I don't know how reliable they are but it seemed to work well in the videos. Depends on how much time you have to tinker I guess :)
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@Jad Theo flixportal xD
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@darkcorsair2473 жыл бұрын
loved the Cad/cam part thank you for the video
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
oh, cool. I worried about it being too long, but sometimes it's nice to actually see all the settings.
@darkcorsair2473 жыл бұрын
@@RobertCowanDIY not at all please do go over them !
@sammarschall46652 жыл бұрын
Hello rob, I noticed you use Solid works, I’m looking into getting it. We’re and how did you get a post proceser? I have a avid pro 4x8 Nema 34 8.7ho spindle. How do you find it over fusion? Any input would be greatly appreciatated Sam.
@RobertCowanDIY2 жыл бұрын
I'm using the HSMworks CAM package for solidworks, which is basically the same thing as Fusion's CAM. So I just use that post-processor and it works just fine. There's one for Avid on their site. I prefer Solidworks over Fusion just because of the ability to import/export freely and I don't like having files in the cloud, I like just keeping them local. Maybe some of these things have changed, but I'm just more experienced with Solidworks overall.
@sammarschall46652 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, Are you able to explain to me how to get that avid HSM post processor in to solidworks??
@vincentlee24603 жыл бұрын
What carbide cutter is suitable. Straight or some other types? Please advise. Thanks
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
I'm using a single tooth Onsrud made for aluminum. I like single flutes for edge finishes. Straight flutes are too aggressive, look for single or 2 flute end mills made for aluminum.
@TheCNCDen Жыл бұрын
Drill first, if you do feel it could move this is potentially another method to then secure it ahead of any other operation, but also if there is a chance the part moved it's more likely to happen during a profile cut.
@RobertCowanDIY Жыл бұрын
I usually do that, but with these tool paths, I was pretty confident it wasn't going to move on me. The painter's tape and glue method can hold quite a bit of cutting force.
@DefinitelyNotEmma3 жыл бұрын
Uhm, this question is kinda unrelated but also somewhat related xD Is it reasonable to buy a CNC Machine or just 'outsource' it when you don't do too many, too big or too complex parts?
@Skooteh3 жыл бұрын
you need to make a lot of parts for it to be worthwhile having your own CNC equipment. it can be really useful or not so much depending on your projects. If you have a good place to outsource parts then I would probably just do that most of the time.
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
Yep! I SHOULD just outsource, it would be cheaper. BUT, it's nice being able to prototype, and toys are fun.
@Xploit663 жыл бұрын
It also depends on how many iterations you may have while prototyping. Even a fast place would probably take about a week to get parts at least. that means if you have to make a change there is a week between each change where as having your own cnc its minutes. that adds a lot of value to it as well, depending on what you're doing obviously.
@RixtronixLAB3 жыл бұрын
Nice info, thanks :)
@Poisonous3922 жыл бұрын
Excellent information and video for me to begin with thicker aluminum. Do you have a video explaining your air setup? Im not sure where to start and seems like your not losing a ton of air and compressor running non stop
@RobertCowanDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yep, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4ecq4CpadmShKc You should probably just watch all my videos in order to make sure you don't miss anything ;-) But the compressor is a very small airbrush compressor, which is why it's constantly running. I don't have an air compressor for the whole shop unfortunately.
@Poisonous3922 жыл бұрын
@@RobertCowanDIY i have gone back and watched you CNC vids. Thanks for sharing
@MISHIMACHINERY3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@haditabatabai12943 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert. What is your depth of cut? 1/8"?
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
I think so, the material was 1/8" or 3/16", I can't remember. You can usually do a full depth cut at 1/2 the diameter of the tool.
@haditabatabai12943 жыл бұрын
@@RobertCowanDIY Thanks!
@rickmccaskill78883 жыл бұрын
What is the tube you have going into your dust show housing? Thank you.
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
6" spiral duct.
@MarkMellors3 жыл бұрын
@@RobertCowanDIY I'm guessing the question was about the fogbuster.... which I was going to ask about - I'm guessing you cut this part dry?(as it looked like your turned down the needle valve at the start) do you use the fogbuster ever for Ali, or always dry?
@RobertCowanDIY3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkMellors The needle valve was backing out due to vibration, so I just closed it. I would normally use coolant and air, but I just used the air blast here. I need to figure out a way for the needle valve to stay put when cutting.