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First posts are always the hardest to do. My name is BJ and my job description is CNC Router Table Operator. The Company that I work for is responsible for replacing aircraft interiors with custom made (customer requested) configurations. After approval and final design any parts that are not available have to be made. This is where I come in.
The machine that I use is a computer numeric controlled router table. Specific a Larkin Model 600. Table size is 76 by 144 inches. Usable space is 74 by 100 inches.
Dependant on the part needed I maybe cutting aluminum, composite (prepreg layups, carbon fiber ), plastic, nylon, phenolic, wood etc. Most parts take about 30 minutes from load , mounting, cutting to finished product.
Another name for the procedure is rapid prototyping. If it can be drawn it can be cut. If it can be modeled and a tool offset programmed it can be made. The job itself is quite interesting and challenging. Along with creative, stimulating, and exasperating. In future posts I will go over the actual procedure from start to finish along with cad work and programming. I hope that I'll give a good over view of the subject and be able to answer any questions posed.