SPRSkip Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have a little background in self taught cad work. I would love to do more bit I don't have the actual training Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanfogliocoe Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 @ SBR. Maybe it's just the photo, did you get a little too deep on the slide cuts? It looks like you can see the recoil spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 @ SBR. Maybe it's just the photo, did you get a little too deep on the slide cuts? It looks like you can see the recoil spring. I think that was intentional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar897 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I am doing my research and many have said I need I need a minimum 9x20 table. Is it necessary? My plan is to do mostly 1911 work. Is the 9" need for say 2" face mill? What parameters would help me determine the table size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) If you look back to the beginning of this thread you will see that I am using a LMS MiniMill with a 5"x18" table. There hasn't been anything that I am unable to do, including using a 2" face mill, for 1911/2011 work. Is 9x20 mandatory? No. Is it nice to have more real-estate? Yes. If you have the room and the funds to go bigger then I say go bigger but it is not required to produce exceptional work as this thread has proved. Good luck! Edited November 2, 2014 by StraightUp_OG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSkip Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 @ SBR. Maybe it's just the photo, did you get a little too deep on the slide cuts? It looks like you can see the recoil spring. Not too deep. That is what I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I don't remember if it has been mentioned, but you guys might want to give fusion 360 a look ASAP. if you buy it before the 8th it is $300 a year (forever as long as you keep your subscription) for CAD, and 3+2 axis CAM. I haven't looked at the CAD but it imports solidworks just fine and uses the HSMworks kernel for the CAM so it looks pretty good. if you buy it after the 8th it jumps to $1200 a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I attended a Solidworks 2015 rollout yesterday. One of the sales guys told me they are coming out with a fianancing plan. He will send me specifics shortly. I suspect it will be similar to Solid edge's plan. I need to determine how far I want to go with this out of control hobby ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod55598 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just a heads up If you are a vet you can get solidworks for $20.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyopp Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just a heads up If you are a vet you can get solidworks for $20.00 Interesting -- How??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod55598 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Just goto www.solidworks.com click on how to buy at the top of the screen. Then in the right column under academia click on military veterans program. It is the student addition that is completely unlocked. You need to email in some forms and once approved you will be givin a link to pay for the shipping which is the 20 dollars. The only catch is you have to do it every year. Still it's a great deal to stay up to date. Edited November 14, 2014 by Hotrod55598 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just goto www.solidworks.com click on how to buy at the top of the screen. Then in the right column under academia click on military veterans program. It is the student addition that is completely unlocked. You need to email in some forms and once approved you will be givin a link to pay for the shipping which is the 20 dollars. The only catch is you have to do it every year. Still it's a great deal to stay up to date. That is an incredible deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Also for tri-topping a .750 4 flute carbide 90 degree chamfer tool works well, just indicate the slide level and work off the centerline to get the depths even, quick and easy setup, no tilting of the head or tables needed. Cutter is top right in the picture. So the biggest i can run in my mill is 1/2" not the 3/4" so would this do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 OH YEAH AND MY 07 FFL is HERE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 G0704? yep You not running DROs Kevin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) So the biggest i can run in my mill is 1/2" not the 3/4" so would this do the same? You can use carbide wood router bits with 1/2" shank. They are made for wood but cut alum. very well and even steel. You can get a 90 degree x 1-1/2 diameter that should work very nicely for tri-topping. I have milled the rib off a slide with a radius one. At the end it was still sharp and ready to do more. I use these a lot on the CNC mills for cutting aluminum. They are free cutting, leave a great finish (best with coolant) and way cheaper than the same thing made for metal working. Edited November 15, 2014 by Toolguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 G0704? yep You not running DROs Kevin? No, i had planned to go cnc from the start so just stuck with the hand wheels. I'm in the middle of converting the mill now. I've got the z axis running from the pc, Need to tighten up a few things here and there while I've got it apart then get the x and y done. Hoping to be running in a few months at the latest. This case took me a while, LinuxCnc, mesa boards and kelling drivers. ALL new to me lol. Learning curve was steep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Alright CNC thread buddies, I'm signed up as a vendor and ready to put the machine to work. Maybe one day I'll stop buying tooling and actually make some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightUp_OG Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Sweet! Just bought me a comp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnar897 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well, I have been inspired by all that is here and have been slowly collecting parts for one build and updating/dressing up some old bullseye guns my father had for our games for my sons. It looks like I will be getting the G0704 and I was thinking of getting it from Midwest Machine Works. Does anyone have any experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well, I have been inspired by all that is here and have been slowly collecting parts for one build and updating/dressing up some old bullseye guns my father had for our games for my sons. It looks like I will be getting the G0704 and I was thinking of getting it from Midwest Machine Works. Does anyone have any experience with them? I don't know anything about Midwest but you might want to search a couple of the cnc forums like cnczone.com. Certainly somebody out there has bought one. I'm loving my 0704, perfect size for me. Congrats on the fun times ahead!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Everytime someone in this thread makes chips an angel gets its wing. Or Alice Cooper drinks the blood of a chicken. Either way, it's awesome!!!! Jared bring on the chip-flix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jid2 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I'm building some fixtures for running the comps right meow. But I'll try for some better video of actually running the comps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Meow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanau Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Just goto www.solidworks.com click on how to buy at the top of the screen. Then in the right column under academia click on military veterans program. It is the student addition that is completely unlocked. You need to email in some forms and once approved you will be givin a link to pay for the shipping which is the 20 dollars. The only catch is you have to do it every year. Still it's a great deal to stay up to date. Thanks for the Info on the solidworks. Going to submit th forms this weekend for it. Edited November 29, 2014 by hanau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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