The Pie Chair progress
Now that I have the component modeled, I ran it through the CAM software and then simulated the CNC milling operation.
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Watching the simulation, the component was too close to the outside of the stock and it also looks like .5" per pass is a little too aggressive.
I think I need to add some more tabs also. Going to address those issues and simulate again. |
Here is another simulation of the milling after the changes.
Looks much better. I centered the component to the stock, added some more tabs and reduced the depth of cut per pass.
Just about ready to cut. |
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Generated the GCode for the CNC.
Now it's time to head to the fab shop and get this milled out.
Turn down the volume before hitting play
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Milling it out. Everything going smoothly. |
Followed the first pass with a shop vac.
Looking good. Just letting it run and the parts will be done. Love it when there are no problems. |
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They're ready to leave the shop.
Pick them up anytime :)
Pick them up anytime :)
Please send me some pics of the finished project, when done. Would love to add it to the archive.