Cutting POM/nylon/Delrin ?
03 Jun 2011 11:04 #10284
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic Re:Cutting POM/nylon/Delrin ?
kreature wrote:
STL files will always be straight-line segments, as that is what they define.
An STL file is a set of triangular faces, and the CAM simply finds (for example) the point where Z intersects the (XYZ) equation of each facet edge.
The correct process it probably to set G64 to match the STL file creation tolerance, then you should get a good representation of the object modelled (rather than a good representation of the STL file, which isn't actually what you want)
I mostly get .stl files or other mesh files which are then translated into toolpaths for inner/outer or upper/lower etc.
STL files will always be straight-line segments, as that is what they define.
An STL file is a set of triangular faces, and the CAM simply finds (for example) the point where Z intersects the (XYZ) equation of each facet edge.
The correct process it probably to set G64 to match the STL file creation tolerance, then you should get a good representation of the object modelled (rather than a good representation of the STL file, which isn't actually what you want)
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03 Jun 2011 12:12 #10288
by kreature
Replied by kreature on topic Re:Cutting POM/nylon/Delrin ?
Great suggestion!
Ofcource I want the model not the file to be reproduced
As for bit size, I used a roughing path first to clear out everything but a 1mm margin, then I did a 45 degrees finish and then a -45 finish.
The bit is a 4-flute endmill but I will try later running finish with a ball-end.
Unfortunately I don't have any 2-flute chamfered or ball-ends, but I do have a 12-flute ball.
Ofcource I want the model not the file to be reproduced
As for bit size, I used a roughing path first to clear out everything but a 1mm margin, then I did a 45 degrees finish and then a -45 finish.
The bit is a 4-flute endmill but I will try later running finish with a ball-end.
Unfortunately I don't have any 2-flute chamfered or ball-ends, but I do have a 12-flute ball.
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04 Jun 2011 10:27 #10297
by Rick G
Replied by Rick G on topic Re:Cutting POM/nylon/Delrin ?
You might want to look here...
www.onsrud.com/xdoc/High-Speed-Machining
The resource section has info such as
www.onsrud.com/xdoc/TECH029
Rick G
www.onsrud.com/xdoc/High-Speed-Machining
The resource section has info such as
www.onsrud.com/xdoc/TECH029
Rick G
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04 Jun 2011 13:27 #10300
by kreature
Replied by kreature on topic Re:Cutting POM/nylon/Delrin ?
It's the info I already had and already knew.
I need to find where to get a proper bit locally though as ordering from afar is impractical, and a big hassle as well as a customs nightmare.
I need to find where to get a proper bit locally though as ordering from afar is impractical, and a big hassle as well as a customs nightmare.
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