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Re: Uses of a Machine Shop and Equipment
Alright, here's what I've got:


CNC mills are beautiful for sheet metal fabrication, if you have someone who is willing to cad.

Lathes can be used to shave material off of axles/shafts that are too wide. They can also be used to tap or drill holes into axles/shafts.

Horizontal/vertical band saws are mainly used to make simple cuts (i.e.. Cutting channel to length, making simple sheet metal/polycarbonate components, etc.)

Drill presses are good for making holes that don't have to be very precise (prototype parts, for example)

Surface grinders can be used to remove sharp edges/burs from material that has been cut

Cold saws (from what I understand) are basically fancy chop saws, which can be used to cut material (channel, HDPE blocks) to length.
Last edited by carpedav000 : 04-05-2015 at 16:20. Reason: forgot what a lathe was
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