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  1. #1
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    Question Plasic thicness for homing and limit switches

    Michael,

    I have the drawings for the limit switch parts and I am close to getting ready to make them. I am wanting to know, what is the thickness of the plastic you designed them around? Is it the same as the Air exchanger. I have purchased that and could measure it. Is it the stock thin acrylic plastic you would find at lowes? Also, if you would be so kind, what feed and speed do you cut this stuff at, and will a 1/16 or 3/32 mill be fine?

    Thanks for your time.

    By the way, the machine is running now, and I will post an update soon. Thanks for a great project. And as an aside, the project has been a great way to spend some time with one of my sons that otherwise, i may not got to do. So thank you again!

    Joe

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    Re: Plasic thicness for homing and limit switches

    Yes it is the same thickness. It is 3mm or just under 1/8" But it can vary. The G-code in the upgrade workbook is setup for 1/8" stock but will work for 3mm.
    Author of: The KRMx01 CNC Books, The KRMx02 CNC Books, The KRmc01 CNC Milling Machine Books, and Building the HANS Electric Gear Clock. All available at www.kronosrobotics.com

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