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=Materials=
=Materials=


[[Grey Iron]] -  1" x 6" x 12" - ([[Mcmaster Carr]] 8923K671)
[[Grey Iron]] -  1" x 6" x 12" - [[Mcmaster Carr]] 8923K671


=Build=
=Build=

Revision as of 06:09, 13 November 2012

Introduction

Toolingplate.jpg

Design

T-slots

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?