STJ7780
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 9, 2009
- Location
- Dallas, Ga
I am sorry if the title is not very informative but I did not know what else to put. My machining career has consisted mostly of automotive applications. I either modify existing parts or make spacers, bushings, brackets etc. I have never had to machine any sort of complex part before. There in lies my question and problem. I know all of the basic machining skills and I own a 13x40 Southbend, a 9x36 Bridgeport and most of the tooling that I think I could ever need so equipment is not holding me back. I just don't know how a seasoned machinist would go about turning raw material into the final product. What I am looking for is a video, book or some thing that could show me a few examples or teach me how to analyze a drawing and know what to do first. The part that set me on this quest was actually a hobby of mine. I have been into remote controlled vehicles since I was very young and a few years ago I got into RC rock crawling. When that segment of the RC hobby started you needed to make your parts because there was no market for them and there for no suppliers. I was on another forum when I came across a set of custom knuckles made from aluminum. I would like to make myself a set but after I true up the block, what would I do next? I contacted the gentleman that made these and he is using a CNC Bridgeport. While I would love to have CNC capability, it is not a luxury that I can afford at this time. Here is a link to the forum I mentioned.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190739&page=3
Any help and input would be greatly appreciated.
Steve
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=190739&page=3
Any help and input would be greatly appreciated.
Steve