AGMantz
Aluminum
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- Jan 13, 2022
Hey all, I've just been given a heads up that in the near future I am going to be cutting some lifter pockets(unfortunately I don't know all the specifics of the job yet). From what I do know about these and what our previous wire guy has on his computer in the most extreme cases it'll be about a 25 degree angle and up to 12 inches high. We have a Mits MV4800 and I know it is more than possible to cut things like this in our machines, but I can't help be worried about these as I have read things start to get tricky when your faced with tall parts and bigger angles.
First off, I understand that I'll probably need to change out my flush cups and guides so I can actually get to that angle(lmk if there is anything else I should be changing out.) But when faced with tall parts at steeper angles I assume the wire might "warp" in the middle while it is cutting leaving me with a not so straight cut. Is there any way to reduce the chances of this happening i.e changing some settings on the machine? I'd also like to know from those who cut similar things like this if there is anything I should look out for before or during the cut to help reduce the chances of a bad cut? This is my first time cutting something this tall as well as at this much of an angle so any tips or tricks you guys have would be greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks
-AGMantz
(I have done some digging on this forum to get some extra knowledge on the topic but most of the threads were from a few years ago so I am curious to see if you all have learned any new tricks since then.)
First off, I understand that I'll probably need to change out my flush cups and guides so I can actually get to that angle(lmk if there is anything else I should be changing out.) But when faced with tall parts at steeper angles I assume the wire might "warp" in the middle while it is cutting leaving me with a not so straight cut. Is there any way to reduce the chances of this happening i.e changing some settings on the machine? I'd also like to know from those who cut similar things like this if there is anything I should look out for before or during the cut to help reduce the chances of a bad cut? This is my first time cutting something this tall as well as at this much of an angle so any tips or tricks you guys have would be greatly appreciated!
Many Thanks
-AGMantz
(I have done some digging on this forum to get some extra knowledge on the topic but most of the threads were from a few years ago so I am curious to see if you all have learned any new tricks since then.)
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