I finally finished up a jig to hold rotor housings on my milling machine so I can do PP housings. Machined a junk 12a housing tonight just to test it all out. Came out rather well, although more time consuming than I expected. These housings are pretty tough for aluminum.
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we're working on a sleeve that just drops into a hole like that....
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[quote name='mazdaspeed7' date='08 May 2010 - 05:13 PM' timestamp='1273291985' post='933016']
I finally finished up a jig to hold rotor housings on my milling machine so I can do PP housings. Machined a junk 12a housing tonight just to test it all out. Came out rather well, although more time consuming than I expected. [quote] did you make that jig so big to stop chatter |
Originally Posted by hksthor
(Post 840687)
did you make that jig so big to stop chatter
Yes, but not only that. Jigs need to be strong, even moreso when they will be used a lot, like production work. It also needs to be strong so it doesnt lose tolerances as its used. Milling machines can put significant side loads on parts being machined, and I need this jig to be as rigid as possible to get a smooth, clean, and repeatable cut in the housings, and to continue to have those qualities for as long as I use it. FYI, the jig was CNC cut via waterjet, assembled and welded together. The jig alone weighs 40-50 lbs. |
Nice fixture. I also really like the shape of your port. Round ports are easier but in my opinion not the optimal design.
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