Workholding - flat plate to mill table, slitting operation - what kind of clamps?

fish123 · Mar 24, 2021

Hi,
What kind of mill table clamps am I looking for?
There is .750 clearance between the arbor and table top.
I searched “low profile mill table clamps”, not sure if I should be searching for a proper name / nomenclature.
All I have are the traditional big clamps - stepped ramp type.
Or is there a better way to fasten this 3” wide piece of copper so as to cut it into 1” strips?
I have more than one to do.
Thanks,
Frank

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jermfab · Mar 24, 2021

Do you have a table saw? That would be the tool I would use. I’ve pushed copper bus bar through a table saw, not quite as long as your piece, but it works. I’d suggest a blade with more teeth than less and cover yourself up. Face-shield, jacket, channel your inner Bedouin. Wax the blade, wax the part and send it. You’ll be done before you get the part indicated on your mill. Definitely before clamps you don’t currently own arrive.

Be safe and stay healthy

Jeremy

JohnMartin · Mar 25, 2021

Gooseneck clamps. Buy or make your own.

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