Hi Makers,
I’m working on a glider, and you can see the build log here: [Builder’s log](
https://eaabuilderslog.org?s=sportsGlider)
Making this part requires me to get familiar with the tools, and it serves as a good practice part before I attempt to construct anything airworthy.
I uploaded the nc files, solidworks files, and some renders here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m-P4xhdwC-3yAfmpQe_vaXVsOdMLKCIu?usp=sharing
Also, it has the DXF file for the plasma cutter.
The expanded polystyrene I’ll be using as the mold is non-toxic, and it’s unlikely to gum up the end mill. Allegedly it’s used as testing material, so I’m not too worried about the speeds and feeds.
So far I read Shapeoko CNC A to Z by Julien Heyman, and I looked at my .nc files in an online viewer. All the toolpaths look to be in the vague vicinity of the part.
If you have any recommended reading, please let me know!
-Aditya