Tooling Plate
Contents
Introduction
Design
Holes
Mounting interface to machine? Assuming screw-down.
Tools
Roughing Endmill - 1/2" dia - Mcmaster Carr 8817A52
T-slot Cutter - 19.8mm dia - Mcmaster Carr 8789A11
Materials
Grey Iron - 1.25" x 4.25" x 12" - Speedymetals
From BoltDepot:
M12x1.75, 40mm lg Hex SS Bolt x2
M12x1.75 Hex SS Nut x2
12mm Washer x2
Build
Start with the grey iron plate.
Use Roughing Endmill on Mill (1/2" dia 4 flute); even out the top and bottom surfaces; firmly lock the height for this entire step; 330rpm used.
Use Surface Grinder to surface grind top and bottom faces to be parallel.
Mount the iron plate on the Mill's Vise with Parallel Bars.
Use Edge Finder to zero the y axis at the edge of the iron plate
Use Roughing Endmill on Mill (1/2" dia 4 flute); make slots; firmly lock the height for this entire step; 330rpm used.
Use T-slot cutter on mill. (25/32" Cutter Dia, 21/64" W Face)
Match or be a bit less than the depth of the slot; firmly lock the height for this entire step; 80rpm used.
Drill? Tap?
