cubicdissection
01-08-2009, 02:49 PM
I've made up a corian spoilboard for my BT48 - has a 3x3 grid of threaded inserts and another offset 3x3 grid for indexing dowel pins. Now that it's done I'm ready for the first jig to make my first product with it.
Goal is to use the bot to mill slots in 1" square stock for a puzzle product. There will be a bunch of 3" long sticks in cradles. I'd like to set something up that uses vaccuum pressure to keep the pieces in.
My questions are:
-Would it be better to run a fein III type system? I'm sure I could rig something to support the hose for the table since it's only moving back and forth 24" max. Or, I could run shop air and use venturi valves like the ones available here:http://www.anver.com/document/vacuum%20components/vacuum%20generators/pumps-jv.htm
-How much area exposed to the vacuum will I need to hold the sticks down? I'll be making 1/2" deep cuts with a 1/2" bit, and the square stick will be supported about 1/3 of the way up the sides in a cradle. Will also be making 1/2" deep cuts with a V bit, and the piece mounted diagonally. Would a couple access slots for vaccuum be sufficient assuming accurate stock for a nice flush fit into the cradle?
Goal is to use the bot to mill slots in 1" square stock for a puzzle product. There will be a bunch of 3" long sticks in cradles. I'd like to set something up that uses vaccuum pressure to keep the pieces in.
My questions are:
-Would it be better to run a fein III type system? I'm sure I could rig something to support the hose for the table since it's only moving back and forth 24" max. Or, I could run shop air and use venturi valves like the ones available here:http://www.anver.com/document/vacuum%20components/vacuum%20generators/pumps-jv.htm
-How much area exposed to the vacuum will I need to hold the sticks down? I'll be making 1/2" deep cuts with a 1/2" bit, and the square stick will be supported about 1/3 of the way up the sides in a cradle. Will also be making 1/2" deep cuts with a V bit, and the piece mounted diagonally. Would a couple access slots for vaccuum be sufficient assuming accurate stock for a nice flush fit into the cradle?