I do alot of stainless and aluminum sheet metal work, mostly 14/12/10 gauge. Usually under 2" x 3" or so.
The production parts are cut by laser or waterjet. Prototype parts are cut on a bandsaw or punch. I'd prefer something more accurate.
I'd like to get a small CNC mill at some point, and could probably make my money back in a couple of years just doing the prototype and small (10-20 parts) production runs of these parts on the mill.
But how would I hold the parts? Some of the parts could be cut in two stages with a vise, but I'd prefer to do it in one shot. And I'd worry about distorting the part.
Double stick tape? Glue that can be dissolved?
Thanks for any hints people can give!
-Jeff