I'm new to milling but I'm trying to make my own press brake dies. Does anyone have any tips? The angle is 135 degree, about 8 inches long. I'm milling them on the Bridgeport.
I was thinking to mount the Kurt vise sideways on the bridgeport so I can use the Y axis and rotate the head instead of nodding it. The slots don't line up to the vise though. Do I use one of the T-slots on the front of the table? What cutter would you use for a good surface finish in 4140? Also, it would be easier to use the end of the endmill instead of the side I think, since I wouldn't have to rotate the head so far. But can I get a good surface finish that way? Sorry for the basic questions.
I was thinking to mount the Kurt vise sideways on the bridgeport so I can use the Y axis and rotate the head instead of nodding it. The slots don't line up to the vise though. Do I use one of the T-slots on the front of the table? What cutter would you use for a good surface finish in 4140? Also, it would be easier to use the end of the endmill instead of the side I think, since I wouldn't have to rotate the head so far. But can I get a good surface finish that way? Sorry for the basic questions.
