Phyxius Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 The material and tools should be shipped in the morning. I hope to have it cut by the end of this week, but no promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyxius Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Here is a picture of a clutch that we cut from a scrap piece of stainless. Don't pay any attention to the spot around the outside edge...that was there before we started cutting. I'll keep you updated on further progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyxius Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 I'm having some trouble with breaking tools. This material is harder to machine than I anticipated. The inner part cuts okay with the smaller end mill, but when I try to cut the outer with a larger one, the end mill wants to break. I've considered cutting the outside with the small end mill, but I'll have to change the way I'm mounting the metal to do that. Again, I'll keep you updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyxius Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 I managed to get two clutches cut from the steel that I ordered before I decided to be a dumb*** and slow the tool down to 2000rpm and it broke. I ordered a new end mill and it should be here Monday or Tuesday. The blue temper on the spring steel looks awesome. It's almost a shame the clutches will be hidden from view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Wow that sounds like a real PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyxius Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Wow that sounds like a real PITA. It is to some extent, but it's a price I'm willing to pay to learn how to use this CNC and get my LSD together. The two clutches that were sucessfully cut (there were 2 failed attempts before), I did completely on my own. I had another guy showing me the ropes before, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. I think my next project will be some wheel adapters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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