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  1. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    During the 80's there were a lot of people...

    During the 80's there were a lot of people clamoring for the US to become a "sercice economy" and that we didn't need those dirty old "smokestack industries". During the 90's was the rush, by...
  2. Thread: Hoss's G0704

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    -I've been away for several weeks, just read...

    -I've been away for several weeks, just read this. I'm real sorry for the loss to you and your family, I had a hard time when my own father died. My best to you and your family.
  3. -I would agree. After examining the image of the...

    -I would agree. After examining the image of the pan I don't think you're going to be able to build a die that will achieve this. For starters, these were made with a progressive die, not something...
  4. Depending upon what you intend to do, a 5C spin...

    Depending upon what you intend to do, a 5C spin fixture isn't considered accurate enough for grinding the OD of a punch. Most die work that I did was held to .0005 TIR or less and that was an...
  5. This is a candidate for conventional EDM...

    This is a candidate for conventional EDM (sinker/ram) . It can be accomplished a couple of other ways but EDM is the simplest, most accurate means of creating both shapes.
  6. Thread: Hoss's G0704

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    Wanted to thank you for the update Hoss, first...

    Wanted to thank you for the update Hoss, first beverage of your choice is on me if we ever meet. I haven't done the conversion yet, still working on the building and working 12 hr days at the real...
  7. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    Although I've only quoted part of your post I...

    Although I've only quoted part of your post I fully agree with what you've written (typed). I wrote about my trade in my country because I cannot speak with any real knowledge about anywhere but...
  8. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    -I think that it's tougher to create something...

    -I think that it's tougher to create something innovative that's not electronic, the mechanical wonders from when we started in the trades have been left behind. Sometimes that's been a good thing....
  9. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    Thanks for posting Marine, your story is all too...

    Thanks for posting Marine, your story is all too familiar to many of us. Companies are now looking for a bargain, a chance to cut several job positions by hiring just one person. That's all fine and...
  10. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    If my comments offended you then I'll apologize...

    If my comments offended you then I'll apologize for hurting your feelings. Do bear in mind that machine shops (and internet sites that are populated by them) are not for the meek, nor the thin...
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    I ordered mine several months ago, was expecting...

    I ordered mine several months ago, was expecting to wait a few more. Got a notice about 3 weeks ago that it would be in Mo. on 10-21 and that it would arrive a few days later. I got another notice on...
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    There are limitations to a Bridgeport, there are...

    There are limitations to a Bridgeport, there are also better choices for removing large chunks of metal in a production basis. I will also say that I've used Bridgeports for over 20 years and it's...
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    If you're only making one of each part (and maybe...

    If you're only making one of each part (and maybe a few for later sales) then I have to ask why you're even considering CNC when a manual mill will certainly create the parts you posted. Consider the...
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    You can relieve the corners with an end mill,...

    You can relieve the corners with an end mill, this is done all the time with square pockets in thicker material. If this is in sheet metal it will require solid clamping to avoid vibrating the sheet...
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    -After creating a drill from stock will you need...

    -After creating a drill from stock will you need it hardened? Did you consider the heat treating process? If you're not familiar with the geometry required in a cutting tool you're not ready to make...
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    More info

    There are also other factors you'll need to consider. Warp of the material after machining can greatly affect your results/accuracy. The more material you remove AND the location of the cut on the WP...
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    Not being familiar with the mill you have I'd...

    Not being familiar with the mill you have I'd only have a few generalities to offer.

    1) Vibration will be a factor due to the small size of your mill. I say that not as a knock against your...
  18. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    After reading the link, I'm guessing that he is...

    After reading the link, I'm guessing that he is an American. Most non-Americans don't use the word "newb", they have better language skills than that. I asked several questions that will determine...
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    More info is required here. What sort of...

    More info is required here. What sort of machining operation are you doing? Is it .020 of a counterbore? Is it off the entire face of the plate or the side? What sort of material is it? What machine...
  20. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    Second; That sounds nice in...

    Second;
    That sounds nice in theory but tooling, materials, product development, storage, advertising, and shipping all cost money that most shops don't have. Most shops don't...
  21. Thread: Dinosaur Trade

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    First; So a customer walks in and...

    First;
    So a customer walks in and wants this widget made, he's convinced that it's the greatest thing since sliced bread and he needs 100 of them. You build the stamping die (we'll leave...
  22. Thread: Hoss's G0704

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    Been following this thread for some time now,...

    Been following this thread for some time now, wanted to compliment everybody that contibuted for sharing knowledge.

    Special thanks to Hoss for not only exploring what could be done but also for...
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    One question you should ask yourself is what...

    One question you should ask yourself is what level of detail you're wanting to create with these scale models. I've created about 60% of one of my motorcycles (Kawasaki ZRX) and I can tell you that...
  24. [QUOTE=ahunter9624;850996] the whole point of the...

    [QUOTE=ahunter9624;850996] the whole point of the site is for machinist, programmers, engineers and hobbists to help their peers and share their info, experience and expertise.

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    - If...
  25. [QUOTE=ctate2000;847937]Just wondering ronin, did...

    [QUOTE=ctate2000;847937]Just wondering ronin, did anyone ever give you free advice? QUOTE]

    Yes and it's usually worth what I paid for it. You can give away whatever you want to, what comes freely...
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    I been part of the purchase process of injection...

    I been part of the purchase process of injection molds for a major OEM auto supplier. Like many things, it depends upon who/where you have it made. You haven't mentioned anything else about the...
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    By soaking I should say that you use a constant...

    By soaking I should say that you use a constant stream of cutting fluid to help wash the chips off/out of the cut path.

    Sorry for any confusion, my English isn't so very good sometimes. A 2 flute...
  28. Thread: Need some Help

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    The tolerance for the machines SHOULD be...

    The tolerance for the machines SHOULD be attainable (should being the operative phrase here). I would have to examine your set up to determine if you're:

    1) Inducing distortion to your work piece...
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    Speed and feeds are important but you can arrive...

    Speed and feeds are important but you can arrive at a starting point by using the calculators for this and making small adjustments per the application. The speeds and feeds should be calculated...
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    Safety should always be a concern so you're smart...

    Safety should always be a concern so you're smart to ask before trying something that you think might cause an accident.

    As the cutter works it's way around the circle it will leave less...
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