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Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Koss, Feb 3, 2022.

  1. Koss

    Koss New
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    Hi

    I'm new here and I would like to ask for advice. I build a simple linear cutting device based on Makita milling cutter. I'm cutting only HDPE plastic (6-12mm thick), milling bit is 4mm specific for plastics. Problem is vibrationson cutter. Do I need to make main profile stiffer?. Please see attached movie. Any advice fow to fix it without .....buying milling plotter ?
     

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  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    How to calculate V-Slot® deflection comes into play yes. That large bit has cutting forces excerted into directions opposite the cutting forces. The frame has to be rigid enough to resist that force - or it will Chatter.

    Doubling up the C-Beam is one option
     
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  3. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    check wheel tightness too, the various Openbuilds assembly videos tell you exactly how to set wheel tension (we need a resource fo this!).

    feedrate is much too high to expect smooth cutting.
     
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  4. Christian James

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    you need better clamping too - one corner clamp is not a good idea.
     
  5. jeffmorris

    jeffmorris Journeyman
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    Can you make C-Beam be made adjustable so that one edge of the plastic sheet is against the C-Beam? Your video showed the plastic sheet been held down by one clamp.
     

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