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Revision as of 03:32, 4 November 2012
Introduction
Design
T-slots
Holes
Mounting interface to machine? Assuming screw-down.
Tools
Mcmaster T-slot Cutter: 8789A12
Materials
Cold-rolled iron rectangular bar
25mm x 150mm x 300mm is about 9kg. Iron density = 7.87g/cm3
Build
Use roughing endmill.
(ex. 1/2" dia 4 flute)
Make 18/32" wide, 0.6" deep slots across the length of the iron bar
Spacing from long edge:
Use T-slot cutter.
Match or be a bit less than the depth of the slot. Make the T-slot across the length of the iron bar.
Spacing from long edge: same as last step
Drill? Tap?