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Struggling with chip clearance on my DIY CNC mill
I built a small CNC mill for home projects, but chip buildup is ruining my cuts. I'm using a flood coolant system, but it's not helping much. What do you guys do to keep chips moving?
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charlieallen3d ago
Max361's air blast idea can help a lot. Get a cheap shop air gun and rig it close to the spindle to really blow the chips clear. Make sure your coolant nozzle isn't blocked and is hitting the tool directly, not just splashing around. A stronger pump might fix it if everything else is set up right.
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lilya763d ago
My jobsites have smaller sawdust piles than your CNC, but Charlie's air blast fix seems obvious now, right?
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