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Cast grey iron | [[Cast grey iron]] - 1" x 6" x 12" - (8923K671 at [[Mcmaster Carr]]) | ||
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Revision as of 06:04, 13 November 2012
Introduction
Design
T-slots
Holes
Mounting interface to machine? Assuming screw-down.
Tools
Mcmaster Roughing Endmill: 8817A52
Mcmaster T-slot Cutter: 8789A12
Materials
Cast grey iron - 1" x 6" x 12" - (8923K671 at Mcmaster Carr)
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?