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_taz_ · #1 02-08-2008, 11:08 AM

ok, I'm a noob, trying to learn. with help of you guys. I have ordered some vids and books, but playing while I wait.
I've seen a lot of comments to do some manual work before going to CNC which is what I want to do. So I am trying out some, anyone got any tips for smooth curves? (i am practicing in alum right now)

ataxy · #2 02-08-2008, 11:17 AM

If you want to know how to do curve and circle on a manual machine you will need a rotary table for sure, it is in fact a good thing to start by doing manual work it will help you in getting the feel of you machine a cnc is great for complicated and intricate work, but in my opinion it often creates a gap between the machinist and its machine wich is why i think again in my own opinion that the machinist on a cnc becomes more of an operator.

_taz_ · #3 02-08-2008, 11:57 AM

doh! should have know someone invented an easy way to do it.
ok, now i'm looking for a rotary table.

thanks

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