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Custom Fixtures: Creative Workholding Strategies for CNC Machining!

NYC CNC

February 24, 2023

Custom workholding fixtures are great for production. Designing fixtures that hold multiple parts ensures process reliability, fewer setups, and operations.

00:00 Intro to Custom Fixturing for CNC Machining & Fixturing For Knife Handles
00:41 Fixturing with Multiple Thin Parts with Vise Clamps
01:10 Fixturing Renshape: Vacuum + Alignment Blocks & Eccentric Hex Clamps
01:57 Mitee Bite Hex Clamps, Machined Spacers, & Existing Screw Holes
02:37 Custom Fixture for Connecting Rods for V8 Engine Block
02:57 3D Printed Jig for Holding Material at an Angle
03:39 Laser Jig for WCS and Workholding Curved Part
04:04 Using Backside Chamfering to Consolidate Operations
04:39 Using a 6″ Vise & Custom Fixture for Motorcycle Bracket
05:03 Outro

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Links for this video

Unique Fixturing & Workholding on NYC CNC: https://bit.ly/3tkf25c

Machining Canvas Micarta Knife Handles! WW168
https://bit.ly/3tKvwnA

Milling WWII Airplane Parts for Aviation History Museum | WW256
https://bit.ly/3tJU1Bl

Machining a Southbend Lathe Casting Pattern – Part 2 WW163
https://bit.ly/3tKWPOv

Machining a Southbend Lathe Casting Pattern – Part 1 WW162
https://bit.ly/3bqhv87

Creative Fixturing to CNC Machine a Motorcycle Oil Tank! WW111
https://bit.ly/3w3cmL5

Machining Connecting Rods & Other V8 Engine Parts| WW219
https://bit.ly/3uOLazB

Jimmy Diresta Needs Help! | WW223
https://bit.ly/3fejr4J

Laser Cut CNC Jig in Fusion 360! FF123
https://bit.ly/3y6M8Jz

How to use Backside Chamfer Tools! WW184
https://bit.ly/3hpc910

Machining a KTM Motorcycle Plate: Part 2! WW160
https://bit.ly/3whneFB

Machining a KTM Motorcycle Plate! WW159
https://bit.ly/3hjgUci

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Reach us / CNC Info:

Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com

Download Fusion 360: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9255839-12529306

Online Fusion 360 Training: http://bit.ly/LearnFusion360

SMW Products: https://saundersmachineworks.com/

CNC Resources: https://www.nyccnc.com 5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH

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Custom workholding fixtures are great for production. Designing fixtures that hold multiple parts ensures process reliability, fewer setups, and operations. 00:00 Intro to Custom Fixturing for CNC Machining & Fixturing For Knife Handles 00:41 Fixturing with Multiple Thin Parts with Vise Clamps 01:10 Fixturing Renshape: Vacuum + Alignment Blocks & Eccentric Hex Clamps 01:57 Mitee Bite Hex Clamps, Machined Spacers,

CNC Milling Machine

Bantam CNC Desktop Milling Machine Review & Machining Parts!

NYC CNC

January 16, 2023

Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine Review! Let’s take an in-depth look at the software, plan probing, how to CNC mill simple AND complex parts, double-sided production machining, speeds, feeds, tips, tricks, and more. Vince puts Bantam Tools’ first desktop CNC milling machine through its paces to maximize its output—and it’s impressive!

00:00 Intro to Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine
01:06 Machine Technical Specs (Inside and Out)
03:11 Modifications: Extending Work Area with Fixture Plate & Mod Vise
04:34 Mod Vise Alignment Pins
05:00 Swapping T-Slot Table for SMW Fixture Plate
05:42 Software Feature: Re-Tensioning the Drive Belt
07:28 Milling the Bottle Opener Project and Kicking it Up a Notch!
08:31 Tool Setup and Probing
10:32 Facing & Adaptive Toolpaths
11:41 2D Contours & 2D Pockets
12:26 Pocket + Finish Contour Internal Hexagons
13:27 Soft Jaw Setup and Probing
14:35 Machining the Soft Jaws for Op2 Fixture
15:35 Op 2: Machining Side B
16:05 Testing the Bottle Opener
16:49 Dual Station Mod Vise – 2X productivity, half the tool changes
17:35 Tooling + NC Programs
18:58 Bantam Tool Software: Tips for Several Tools
19:34 Advanced Probing Routine: Boss Center Point
20:59 Software Features: Mill All & Saving Plan File
21:59 Posting Toolpaths from Multiple Setups
22:38 Tips for Wall Contours
23:27 3D Contour with Ball Endmill & Using Fusion 360 Patch
24:04 Chamfering Tips
24:45 DATRON External Radius Tool & Fusion 360 Trace
25:46 Single Flute Tools For Better Chip Evacuation
26:10 Thanks to Bantam Tools

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Links for this video
Bantam Tools: https://www.bantamtools.com/
Bantam Tools Software: https://support.bantamtools.com/hc/en-us
Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com

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Reach us / CNC Info:

Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com

Download Fusion 360: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9255839-12529306

Online Fusion 360 Training: http://bit.ly/LearnFusion360

SMW Products: https://saundersmachineworks.com/

CNC Resources: https://www.nyccnc.com

5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH

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