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Workholding
Regardless of what type of project you are making, the first thing to figure out is how you will secure the material to the machine.
This concept is called workholding. There are several common ways to hold material down. The specifics of your project, part,
material, and other requirements will determine which method you should use. The main objective for workholding is to secure
your material to the machine in a way that will not yield to the forces of machining. The most common forms of workholding are:
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Double-sided tape
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Direct fastening (screws, brad nails, etc.)
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Top clamps
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Vise
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Machinable fixturing wax
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Vacuum table
DIY Workholding Projects
Hold-Down Solution: Make a DIY hold-down solution to put on top of your baseplates:
Hold-Down Clamps: Make a set of clamps to use with the DIY hold-down
docs.carbide3d.com/tutorials/shapeoko-clamps
Workholding Solutions Available in the Carbide 3D Store
T-Track and Clamp Kit
The T-track system sits on top of your baseframe and
provides a flexible, reliable way to hold down material to
your Shapeoko XXL. The kit includes everything you need to
add this system to your machine!
Purchase:
shop.carbide3d.com/collections/accessories/products/
t-track-table
Gator Tooth Clamps
Gator Tooth Clamps are ultra-low-profile. Use them as a
backstop, a side clamp, or a toe clamp. With over 30mm of
lateral travel, these beasts will hold your job down safely and
securely. Clamps come in anodized aluminum or stainless steel.
Purchase:
shop.carbide3d.com/collections/accessories/products/
gatortooth
Threaded Inserts
Create a simple DIY workholding solution: turn your
baseplates into a threaded table by installing these inserts in
a grid pattern. Or use a few to hold down material in a jig.
Inserts come in packs of 100.
Purchase:
shop.carbide3d.com/collections/accessories/products/
threaded-inserts-qty-100
Double-Sided Tape
This high-quality double-sided tape is ideal for holding down
PCBs or other flat stock for machining. Tape is 0.75" wide, 5
mil thick, 36 yards long, and it has 66 ounces per inch
(adhesion).
Purchase:
shop.carbide3d.com/collections/accessories/products/
double-side-tape
Summary of Contents for SHAPEOKO XXL
Page 1: ...X X L A S S E MB L Y G U I D E ...
Page 14: ...docs carbide3d com 12 Figure 2 2 Step 2 Baseframe ...
Page 20: ...docs carbide3d com 18 Figure 3 2 Step 3 Carriages ...
Page 29: ...support carbide3d com 27 Figure 4 2 Step 4 Gantry ...
Page 34: ...docs carbide3d com 32 Figure 5 2 Step 5 Belting ...
Page 40: ...docs carbide3d com 38 Figure 6 2 Step 6 Drag Chains ...
Page 48: ...docs carbide3d com 46 Figure 7 2 Step 7 Proximity Switches ...
Page 52: ...docs carbide3d com 50 Figure 8 2 Step 8 Wiring ...
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