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This is my
first attempt at squaring off one end of an aluminum block. I used an end
mill set to the top of the stock and then repeatedly varied the z-depth by a
quarter inch during each horizontal sweep of the end mill. This technique
resulted in unwanted visible striations. |
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My second
attempt at squaring off the aluminum block resulted in a much smoother
machined surface. In this technique I set the end mill to the maximum depth
of the stock thickness. I then slowly brought the end mill in towards the
stock during each horizontal sweep of the end mill. |
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My new
z-axis mount! Here I am positioning an aluminum plate that will be machined
for my lathe conversion.
Click here for
my lathe conversion |