So here I am, I learned to utilize wire work for mold design, but we're not able to control workflow as if it were in house (surprise!)
We're gonna need a wire sometime. Another problem is the "sipping from a firehose effect"...(How do I start?)
I'm knowledgeable on other machine tools(sinkers, mills, grinders, lathe, deckel, etc), this is a new one however...
If you guys could give me some tips and pointers I would really appreciate it!
Thanks alot in advance guys!
Regards,
-Frito
P.S. If you don't mind, I'm going to maintain this OP to keep my current thoughts on top.
Needs:
- Accurate
I need it to be accurate to <.0001", and simply maintainable to keep it there.
- Relatively short learning curve for someone familiar with sinkers
- XY +VU
Needs to be able to do tapers/undercuts
- Space efficient
We have limited real estate in the shop. That said, accuracy and value may outweigh size
- Simple wire change a plus
Down to .003-.004 wire reliably preferable (not prone to breakage).
My understanding at this point is that a 90's Agie would be my best bet, but not tech supported from GFAC.
I don't know where parts could be had other than ebay
Is the control a pain?
Post processor needed?
I also understand that a Brother was really good in it's time, but died with some Swiss government thing...
I've heard that Mits makes a good one (POCO had a sinker in their classroom 12yrs ago when I went down there for learning about the graphite side)
Current questions:
CAM needed for production?
Is G-coding these a pain?
What about g-coding for tapers/4axis?