WillAdams
March 19, 2024, 11:59am
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As noted, there are alternatives to a 4th axis — and it is such alternative you would need to use in Carbide Create — two-sided/flip work would be the big one:
and see the recent discussion:
Looking for some ideas on how to improve the accuracy on my zeroing technique for flip machining. I have always been using a lower left zero point at top of stock. Well, when I flip the part, that becomes the upper left corner. I read on another forum thread that @WillAdams reccomended always using that same corner even after it’s flipped. I use a 60deg V bit point to set zero and then load the required tool on the first OP. I’m guessing that the slightly less than perfectly square corners or ve…
Doing more than 2-sides pretty much requires a 3D model which wants a 3D CAD program — we bundle one with the Nomad and sell it separately:
are you interested in learning how to use 3D CAD?
If so, that would make projects such as:
This is a design I made using Carbide Create for a 4 sided Jig that fits in the Carbide 3D Low profile vise channel, and allows 4 sided rotation.
This design allows for a 3.25" long and 1.6" round part to be machined on 4 sides.
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The Set screws that hold the stock conveniently sit inside the middle channel so if they stick out there is clearance.
I have include the Carbide Create file below.
Materials used:
2" x 2"x 5" aluminum tube with 3/16th walls.
M6 Set screws 10mm- 16mm
1/8…
feasible.
