CNC Router Tips Podcast Season 2 Episode 69: Hold it Right There.
Hold It Right There: CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 69 Season 2: CNCRT69S2
How will you hold it, right there? In episode 69 of the CNC Router Tips podcast, host Bill Griggs examines Work holding solutions for CNC Router Tables. How you hold your work piece securely to the work table is crucial to your success. Hold It there fast and secure for repeatability.
There are many types of workholding solutions used with CNC Router tables. These solutions include the following:
- Vises: Vises are a versatile workholding option that can clamp workpieces of varying sizes and shapes. They come in various configurations, including standard vises, multi-axis vises, and self-centering vises.
- Clamps: Clamps are a simple and effective workholding solution that can be used to secure workpieces to the CNC router table. They come in different sizes and shapes, such as C-clamps, toggle clamps, and screw clamps.
- Vacuum Tables: Vacuum tables use suction to hold workpieces in place, providing a secure grip without the need for clamps or vises. They are ideal for holding thin or irregularly shaped workpieces and can be customized to fit specific job requirements.
- T-Slot Tables: T-slot tables have a series of slots that allow for the use of T-nuts, which can be used to secure workpieces in place. They are versatile and can accommodate a wide range of workpiece sizes and shapes.
- Fixture Plates: Fixture plates are used to hold multiple workpieces at once, increasing efficiency and productivity. They are typically made of aluminum or steel and can be customized with various hole patterns and clamping options.
- Collet Chucks: Collet chucks are used to hold round or cylindrical workpieces securely in place. They come in various sizes and can be used with different types of collets, including spring collets and dead-length collets.
- Pallet Systems: Pallet systems allow for quick and easy workpiece changes, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. They consist of a series of pallets that can be loaded with workpieces off the machine, allowing for continuous machining operations.
- Painters Tape and CA Glue provide a surprisingly strong bond that will hold a workpiece to the spoil board.
Live broadcast and free PDF. Register for CNC Side Hustle Roadmap Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 5:00PM Eastern https://cncroutertips.com/roadmapBill Griggs contact info:
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https://www.cncroutertips.com/69s2Key takeaways:- Workholding is essential for CNC router Table success.
- Holding multiple parts is more efficient than machining one parts at a time.
- Fixture plates can make work setup easier and more repeatable.
- Vacuum Tables are widely used to hold large parts.
- Give Painters tape and CA Glue a try.
- Live broadcast and free PDF. Register for CNC Side Hustle Roadmap Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 5:00PM Eastern https://cncroutertips.com/roadmap
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