Tooling Plate
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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
Start with 2.25" x 6.25" x 12" cast grey iron plate
Use Surface Grinder to surface grind top and bottom faces to be parallel.
Use Roughing Endmill on Mill (1/2" dia 4 flute); firmly lock the height for this entire step.
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.
File:Tslottedgreyironplate.jpg
Drill? Tap?