cutting parts and pockets

[JerseyBill]

This may seem fundamental, BUT, I'm having a problem with my plastic, wood, or ivory shifting when I'm cutting it on the cnc table.
Would some of you that developed their own method to hold the work please post a picture. I'm sure I'm in the dark ages on this matter.

thanks Bill

 

[treed]

holding parts

Glue down to a piece of paper backed plexiglass,
Backing will release and pop off part easily.go to
A local glass shop they should have lots of scrap
Plexiglass.

 

[RBC]

For most things just using 2 sided golf grip tape will work wonders.

If you'll be doing the same thing over and over, I'd recommend building an appropriate clamping system so you can locate the parts the same every time. You'll usually have to adjust your cutting routine to clear your clamps, but that's not too tough once you get used to G code.

 

[cuejo]

I use a manual panto ( unique)
I cut parts the way demonstrated on their video.
I don't cut all the way through the inlay material and bandsaw the part out after.

 

[JerseyBill]

glue

Glue down to a piece of paper backed plexiglass,
Backing will release and pop off part easily.go to
A local glass shop they should have lots of scrap
Plexiglass.

Thanks, i'm glad i asked you. Never thought of glue.
Bill

 

[JerseyBill]

clamping system

For most things just using 2 sided golf grip tape will work wonders.

If you'll be doing the same thing over and over, I'd recommend building an appropriate clamping system so you can locate the parts the same every time. You'll usually have to adjust your cutting routine to clear your clamps, but that's not too tough once you get used to G code.

Yes, I was using all kinds of clamps but the machine gets in the way at times. I suppose ill have to make something permanent on the machine table.