Smooth transition

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

One thing to consider here is something like to:

4 Sided Flip Frame Prototype

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. [image] 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…

which would allow one access to all four sides.

That said, I think one could do a decent job of it in Carbide Create, and could probably get an essentially ready-to-go w/ a light sanding piece if one used 3D modeling and a 3D CAM tool such as meshCAM.

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