jasonrodman
Aluminum
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2013
- Location
- Seattle
Hi all -
I need to machine two slots that are 90 degrees to each other. For functional purposes it's required they are within +/- 0.1 degree of each other (89.9 - 90.1). We are consistently falling within +/- 0.2 degrees and are working on how to gain the extra needed precision.
The current part setup has the slots being machined with an interpolated path (x,y moving simultaneously)- would we gain any tolerance in the angle by setting up the part for straight line machining of the two slots? See attached image for reference.
One caveat is the part is a more natural fit for doing the slot with interpolation (stock material shape, setup, other machined features). Also, the part depicted in the image is not the actual part.
p.s. In the pic please disregard the X,Y axis arrows on Option B.
Thanks!
Jason
I need to machine two slots that are 90 degrees to each other. For functional purposes it's required they are within +/- 0.1 degree of each other (89.9 - 90.1). We are consistently falling within +/- 0.2 degrees and are working on how to gain the extra needed precision.
The current part setup has the slots being machined with an interpolated path (x,y moving simultaneously)- would we gain any tolerance in the angle by setting up the part for straight line machining of the two slots? See attached image for reference.
One caveat is the part is a more natural fit for doing the slot with interpolation (stock material shape, setup, other machined features). Also, the part depicted in the image is not the actual part.
p.s. In the pic please disregard the X,Y axis arrows on Option B.
Thanks!
Jason