Awesome video Jason, looking forward to the progression. That little Tormach is pretty impressive. I feel you have the best channel as far as 1100mx goes. It’s been bits and pieces until now. Thanks again. Looking forward to your next video.
While it's not totally necessary as you've pointed out during a one time setup. It does allow it to be more repeatable when it's as square as it can be in the beginning.
I used a thermal label maker but the numbers haven't held up to the coolant. I have been trying enamel paint and that also degrades over time. I'm still looking for a good replacement. The labels might work if I put a clear mylar tape over them, I think Ill try that next.
I have heard from other channels that machine carbon fiber that the reason it is machined dry is because it will absorb moisture and warp. If the carbon fiber is completely cured I don't see how it can absorb moisture being impregnated with resin. I would be so nervous running each different process in case it messes up, had enough of that with just my 3d wood router, getting almost done and then the tool loosens up and goes through the product.
Carbon fiber does absorb some moisture, but its a small amount. In CFRP The P is for Plastic or Polymer after all. I don't think it will absorb enough moisture to warp the small parts I'm making. Anything I machine that will require subsequent bonding will be cleaned and dried first.
It's not hard to learn the basics but it will take some time and practice like anything else. I use Fusion 360 for the CAD and CAM. It is pretty easy to use and there is a large community of people using it that can help you figure things out. It's good to start with a goal in mind, something you want to make, then learn how to do it.
Hard to say. Depends on what you're doing with it. Kind of like asking what the best end mill is. I've only tried the two different kinds, this synergy 735 and the Qualichem 251C. They all do the job but the Synergy has some advantages in my usage case, namely finer filterability and compatibility with materials.
I'll do a short video on it sometime soon, basically a converted Sieg X2. It's a great machine to learn on but I need to sell it since I don't have much use for it anymore.
