The New Mind Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_Y-BKzq1uW_2rexWkUzlA/ The Science of Flatness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWa3F4bKJsE The Science of Roundness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjbvOTUSqdI&t=609s The Science of Small Distances: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQFTBfkqE0U&t=56s
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CO2 Laser on Mini-Mill
Here`s an interesting take: CO2 Laser Engraver/Cutter Addition to a CNC-Retrofitted Sieg X2 Mini Mill
Continue ReadingLMS 39xx Riser Block
Well! Couple years after I used: Mini-Mill Riser Blocks Mini-Mill Riser Blocks (2) Adding a Column Riser to a Solid Column Mill Metal For Riser For Mini Mill LMS 3900 Extended Column (Primary Resource) to
Continue ReadingRigging (suspension and moving of machine tools)
Rigging (in this context) is the act of safely supporting and transporting machine tools. Some pointers: Twisted rope has a much higher sliding coefficient (ropes are rougher). It can take a lot more static tension
Continue ReadingWhen CNC is overkill
A great example of what can be accomplished without CNC. Youtube Link – Paoson Luthier and Woodwork – 3D Router direct links: Plans, Instructable.
Continue ReadingMIT TechTV Machine Shop Videos
From the MachinistBlog.com Machine Shop 1 – Machining Skills for Prototype Development (Length: 40:32) Basic tour of the machine shop Layout techniques (including transferring hole locations) Basic tools: drill press, band saw, belt sander and
Continue ReadingDan Gelbart : How to Build Stuff
Dan Gelbart has an excellent and well-presented series on YouTube on machines and prototyping. It`s a short course on how to build stuff aimed at students, researchers and others who are not machinists by trade.
Continue ReadingDigital Read-Outs (DRO)
While my machine went right to CNC, and I use the integrated program for read out, there is a healthy environment for manual or precision DRO units. Basic Categories – Capacitance: lowest cost, lowest resolution,
Continue ReadingMachining Blogs and Forums
Various places I have gleaned good information from Machinist Blog – Aimed at plans, projects and how-to`s for home machinists Hobby Machinist – Forum for all levels; the `friendly`forum CNC Zone – The most ungainly collection
Continue ReadingMilling Tools: Rake Angles
Random information I thought it a good idea to collate. From Wikipedia: Rake Angle Rake angle is a parameter used in various cutting and machining processes, describing the angle of the cutting face relative to the work. There
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