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Use | Use [[Roughing Endmill]] on [[Mill]] (1/2" dia 4 flute) | ||
Make 18/32" wide, 0.6" deep slots across the length of the iron bar | Make 18/32" wide, 0.6" deep slots across the length of the iron bar | ||
Revision as of 06:28, 13 November 2012
Introduction
Design
Holes
Mounting interface to machine? Assuming screw-down.
Tools
Roughing Endmill - 1/2" dia - Mcmaster Carr 8817A52
T-slot Cutter - for 1/2" bolts - Mcmaster Carr 8789A12
Materials
Grey Iron - 1" x 6" x 12" - Mcmaster Carr 8923K671
Build
Use Surface Grinder
Surface grind top and bottom faces to be parallel.
Use Roughing Endmill on Mill (1/2" dia 4 flute)
Make 18/32" wide, 0.6" deep slots across the length of the iron bar
Spacing from long edge: 25.4mm (1"), 76.2mm (3"), 127mm (5")
Use T-slot cutter on mill. (31/32" Cutter Dia, 25/64" W Face)
Match or be a bit less than the depth of the slot; firmly lock the height for this entire step.
Make the T-slot across the length of the iron bar.
Spacing from long edge: same as last step
Drill? Tap?