From b9a6f40e11248ae13b3f7a30459bab8b8bba1e41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sam Hos Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:10:13 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] molding and casting docs (: --- .../week_13_molding_and_casting/molding_and_casting.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/Assignments/week_13_molding_and_casting/molding_and_casting.md b/docs/Assignments/week_13_molding_and_casting/molding_and_casting.md index 9ecd877..a33f721 100644 --- a/docs/Assignments/week_13_molding_and_casting/molding_and_casting.md +++ b/docs/Assignments/week_13_molding_and_casting/molding_and_casting.md @@ -137,6 +137,10 @@ We also needed to change this in Vcarve otherwise the toolpaths won't 't get cal To mill a wax block it first needs to be fastened. We did that using 4 pieces of wood. +Another thing is the placement of the milling bit job home. +![alt text](image-29.jpg) +Because the milling bit is dead centre on the corner in the software it should also be placed half on the corner and half off. When working with super tight tolerances and smaller things it is super important to place the job home perfectly. I learned that the hard way by almost cutting into the wood. + ### Small accident ![alt text](image-24.jpg) While fastening the wood push it into the wax block. Otherwise it may get loose during milling and this can happen. @@ -163,6 +167,3 @@ Here you can see the part that broke off during the milling accident. Then I use For next time: I should've poured slower and more gentle because there are a lot of air bubbles and be more careful when milling and better inspect the block and if its mounted well. -Another thing is the placement of the milling bit job home. -![alt text](image-29.jpg) -Because the milling bit is dead centre on the corner in the software it should also be placed half on the corner and half off. When working with super tight tolerances and smaller things it is super important to place the job home perfectly. I learned that the hard way by almost cutting into the wood. \ No newline at end of file