This is the image of the of the foil with the CNC tool paths calculated.

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Posted by: birdofprey on Dec 28, 2012 04:08 PM
This is the image of the of the foil with the CNC tool paths calculated.
 
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Now in the CAD software we add items like the Spar location...
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and then the alignment pin locations.
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At this point I have moved to the third computer in this operation. I use several due to some of them being dedicated to specific tasks, and while running, I like to leave them alone.
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Here I am setting the "Z" axis to zero. I use a sheet of paper, and fine tune until I feel a firm drag on the paper as I pull it under the router bit. 1/8 inch end mill/straight router in this case.
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