I have a customer who wants me to quote 1000, 2500, and 5000 pcs for a part that I am currently making for them. The parts are a simple 3" long, 1/2" dia cylinder that gets milled on both ends.
This part is on the bottom end of the spectrum I hate to play, that is, cost is more important than quality.
Parts are turned, and while the range of diameters is pretty consistent, they may vary batch to batch. So some way needs to be incorporated to securely clamp, with varying diameters (to some extent).
I have a swiss shop quoting them as well, and hopefully the price comes back so cheap it is not worth my time even attempting this job. I suspect based on what I know about swiss shops, the Brother will be able to significantly outpace them.
I have a 20" Orange Vise, and I was thinking about building two pallets to be swapping parts while the machine is running and cramming as many on a 8"x20" as I can.
What have you found that is an effective way to hold quantities of round parts for milling? Suggestions? Recommendations?
This part is on the bottom end of the spectrum I hate to play, that is, cost is more important than quality.
Parts are turned, and while the range of diameters is pretty consistent, they may vary batch to batch. So some way needs to be incorporated to securely clamp, with varying diameters (to some extent).
I have a swiss shop quoting them as well, and hopefully the price comes back so cheap it is not worth my time even attempting this job. I suspect based on what I know about swiss shops, the Brother will be able to significantly outpace them.
I have a 20" Orange Vise, and I was thinking about building two pallets to be swapping parts while the machine is running and cramming as many on a 8"x20" as I can.
What have you found that is an effective way to hold quantities of round parts for milling? Suggestions? Recommendations?