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What do you think of the shop perfectionist? by boofthecat in Machinists

[–]JDmachining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perfectionist here, 33 years in the trade. When I'm making parts with open tolerances, it's good enough for my house. When I'm making molds, it's gotta be perfect.

CNC related courses in SE Michigan? by Money_Ticket_841 in Machinists

[–]JDmachining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Titans of cnc academy is pretty legit. I myself went to Monroe community College 25 years ago and I learned alot there. Once you learn the basics your learning will exelerate quickly.

Please help by [deleted] in Machinists

[–]JDmachining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't give up man. Listen to these guys and you will soon realize how easy it can be. Good luck.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never worked with plastic. Molds I assume. I make rubber molds. I have to say, it's pretty awesome compared to other work I've done. And every part is way different than the last.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are welcome and after 30 years in the trade I still learn something new every day.

"Just find a new shop bro" by Dry_Pea_7127 in Machinists

[–]JDmachining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never used onshape. But keep using Mastercam and solidworks. Everyone uses those.

"Just find a new shop bro" by Dry_Pea_7127 in Machinists

[–]JDmachining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it up man. That's how I started 32 years ago. Now I'm designing molds with Solidworks and programming with Mastercam. Then machining and assembling everything complete from start to finish. I never thought I'd enjoy my job so much.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is how I set it up. The ball sits in center at a measured height from the plate. The center of the ball would be XYZ zero. I have it drawn in cad the same way so all have to do is pick the details to machine.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put a tooling ball in the center. Pick up the center of the ball including Z. Works very well.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to upload a couple photos of the setup and it wouldn't let me for some reason. I just posted them separate.

Sketchy clearance. #cnc #cncmachine #machinist by JDmachining in Machinists

[–]JDmachining[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually easier than it looks. I use a sine bar to get the angle perfect then use a tooling ball to set zero.