Hello all
I'm very new to cnc machining and looking to make the part pictured below. I working in solidworks and solidcam. I have come up with a strategy to make the part and hope you can critic what I intend to do.
Material: Al 6061
Machine: Benchtop CNC converted mill (X2) running Mach
Part dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" x 2.5" (approximately)
Part
Once I have the stock faced to the correct dimensions,
I start with a rough cut
3D milling, 1/2" endmill, contour cut, 2mm step down and 50% overlap , 0.5 surface offset
results
then semifinish
3d milling, 1/4" endmill, Linear, 0.2 surface offset, 0.1 scallop
Results
Finish
3D milling, 1/4 ballnose mill, linear, 0.01 scallop, 0.01 arc approx
results look very similar to the diagram above
I just can't get a good finish. Any advice, is welcome. How would you machine this part?