Thanks to both of you for such an in depth and quick reply. I really did not consider the "slickness" of the material as relates to fixturing, good points to consider. My only experience with UHMWPE has been in manual turning operations and clamping in the 3 jaw chuck was not a problem. Since I am working on round stock I have already prepared Al jaws which will grip about 1.5 in in depth of a 4 in diameter stock. Hopefully this will be adequate.
Thanks, RCA |