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Originally Posted by
Matt McColley
Most of my CNC machining experience is at work using gantry style table routers to mill wood and poly sheet goods.
With the higher grade wood panels, we are always concerned with the finish of the cut on the reverse side and having 100% contact with a waste board can help greatly with tear out.
Does any of this apply with the machining of metals?
Yes.
Sometimes double sided tape, vacuum plates, fixture plates with clamps, vises etc. Cutting forces and operations dictate how well you have to hold a part.
Many of the same principals apply.
Toby D.
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