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<td>RE: [step-manufacturing] Reminder: Conference call this
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<td>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:26:55 -0700</td>
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<td>Frei, Lynn M CIV PSNS Shop 31T, Code 930
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<pre>Hi Martin,
I had a chance last night at home to download and run the seven step 'boxy'. It took a few tries to get the fixture turned on and slow the thing down enough to see what was happening (haven't used the software in months). The process appears much improved. I see that the workpiece is in the center of the vise and from what I saw it looks like the need for the machinists square was eliminated.
Good job team - makes me want to build a 'boxy'.
Lynn
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From: Martin Hardwick [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:hardwick@steptools.com">mailto:hardwick@steptools.com</a>]
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 10:47
To: Frei, Lynn M CIV PSNS Shop 31T, Code 930
Subject: Re: [step-manufacturing] Reminder: Conference call this Wednesday -STEP Manufacturing #13
Lynn,
No PowerPoint yet.
Martin
On 4/26/2010 1:38 PM, Frei, Lynn M CIV PSNS Shop 31T, Code 930 wrote:
Martin,
Thanks for the feedback. My IT folks won't allow me to download step NC machine to my workstation here at the shipyard - I used to have a laptop with it installed but had to turn it in. Is there a power point of the new method? I'll forward the '*.238' files home where I can download and run the program.
Lynn
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From: Martin Hardwick [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:hardwick@steptools.com">mailto:hardwick@steptools.com</a>]
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 9:47
To: Frei, Lynn M CIV PSNS Shop 31T, Code 930
Subject: Re: [step-manufacturing] Reminder: Conference call this Wednesday -STEP Manufacturing #13
Hi Lynn,
The team took your comments very seriously and have developed a new 7 setup version of Boxy that does not require the part to be placed at the end of the fixture.
I am sure they will be interested to hear any comments you have about the new version.
Martin
On 4/14/2010 9:24 AM, Frei, Lynn M CIV PSNS Shop 31T, Code 930 wrote:
Good morning Martin,
It is good to be part of your email distribution list and see how the work is progressing.
I couldn't help but comment on the NIST PowerPoint.
The use of the machinist square in the set up is unusual and potentially problematic (requires a visual judgment and can be difficult to manipulate). Normally the work would be placed in the center of the vise keeping all of the clamping forces centered on the work. When the work is positioned to one side the clamping forces will be greater on the edge of the work closest to the center of the vise. When the square is used as illustrated the surfaces of the top and bottom surfaces of the boxy may not end up parallel. Normally the 'boxy' would be placed centered in the vise with the bottom surface of the work tapped firmly against the vise and a cut taken on the top surface. I like to accomplish squaring the block the other direction by taking a reference cut in the 'Y' axis by side milling with an end mill then inverting the block with the reference surface down in the vise resting on a parallel or dowel. The top surface of the block can now be machined resulting in a
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urface that is square with the other surfaces using only the vise and machine tool geometry to provide the squaring action. Remove the parallel invert the block and skim the entire surface (the one with the machined reference). All surfaces are now square.
This is how I would do it conventionally but the method could be applied to CNC by accomplishing other work in each setup.
Input from an old Toolmaker :)
Keep up the great work!
Lynn
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From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:step-manufacturing-bounces@steptools.com">step-manufacturing-bounces@steptools.com</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:step-manufacturing-bounces@steptools.com">mailto:step-manufacturing-bounces@steptools.com</a>] On Behalf Of Martin Hardwick
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 14:19
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:step-manufacturing@steptools.com">step-manufacturing@steptools.com</a>
Subject: [step-manufacturing] Reminder: Conference call this Wednesday -STEP Manufacturing #13
All,
NIST has made some slides showing the results of their dry run testing.
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="ftp://ftp.steptools.com/private/NIST/NIST_boxy-setups.ppt">ftp://ftp.steptools.com/private/NIST/NIST_boxy-setups.ppt</a>
The latest Boxy data is
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="ftp://ftp.steptools.com/private/NIST/Boxy_Part_3-Axis_Machining_8_Setups_v7.238">ftp://ftp.steptools.com/private/NIST/Boxy_Part_3-Axis_Machining_8_Setups_v7.238</a>
The latest STEP-NC Explorer is v8.39
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.steptools.com/products/stepncmachine/download/">http://www.steptools.com/products/stepncmachine/download/</a>
Martin
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Subject: [step-manufacturing] Conference call this Wednesday - STEP Manufacturing #13
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:40:40 -0400
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All,
The regular conference call is this Wednesday. The proposed agenda is as follows:
1. Review of dry run machining
2. Review of the HiPP model
3. Review of Schedule
March 03 - Tool and material selection
March 17 - Verification of Boxy with 1/2 inch tooling
March 31 - Test run of feed/speed optimization algorithms
April 14 - Participants complete dry runs
April 28 - Participants machine in wax
May 12 - Test run of tool wear measurement algorithms
May 26 - First round of on machine testing
June 9 - Finalize program for the NIST meeting and demonstration
Martin Hardwick
Team Leader
The bi-weekly conference call is this Wednesday April 14 at 4:30PM France, 10:30AM Eastern and 7:30AM Western . See below for connection information.
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