[binfordw]

Hi,

Im looking to cut some simple parts, and would like to mill a slot/groove for a spring clip. I dont have a lathe, and am not sure what type of tool would be best for this, I found these http://www.grizzly.com/products/Conv...8-Radius/H3341

Would that be an appropriate tool to cut a horizontal groove?

Thanks!

[cornbinder23]

look for a slitting saw + manrdrel the same thickness as the snap ring you are planning on using, you can find then in any thickness down to the gnats a@#

[Enraged]

http://www.grizzly.com/products/Slit...rbor-Set/H5622

[rowbare]

Your drawing is showing a square bottom and the cutter you are linking to would give you a round bottom so I don't think it would be ideal for a spring clip. As was mentioned, a slitting saw would work well. A woodruff cutter might also work if the groove you are cutting is quite wide.

I know you didn't ask for it but this post has some G-Code for doing something similar: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=43

bob

[Fegenbush]

A woodruf cutter could also work. I have used them before to make retention ring grooves in parts that would be difficult to turn.

[binfordw]

The groove type doesnt matter much to me, its only purpose is to retain a clip. The slitter saws are much cheaper than the cutter I linked to, which is good- but I wonder if they will last very long.

Thanks for the info guys