I'm barely even hobby level when it comes to CNC machining, and I do have a PM25 mill that's converted to CNC. I still have trouble determining what the best way to make parts is, and as an example, the attachment shows a pretty basic extension tube. If you had a choice of tools, would something like this be made on a lathe, or mill? I'm not looking for G code or anything that detailed, simply a very general "what process would you use" type of answer.
Thanks,
Rusty
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As Mactec54 says, it could be done on a mill, but I would do it on a lathe.
Jim Dawson
Sandy, Oregon, USA
Thanks. I guess I was assuming a lathe was the tool of choice, particularly since I don't have one :-) I might try it on the mill when I get time, and it can be almost any metal, so I can pick something that's easy to cut. If nothing else, it will be interesting, and I got the mill to play with more than actually be useful.
Cheers,
Rusty