Precision CNC machining project creating custom coaster sets from HDPE material using advanced toolpath optimization and finishing techniques
Precision CNC machining project focused on creating custom coaster sets from HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) material. This project demonstrated advanced CNC programming skills, toolpath optimization, and material-specific machining techniques for polymer processing. The work involved detailed CAD design, G-code programming, workholding solutions, and surface finishing methods specific to HDPE machining. Through careful attention to cutting parameters, tool selection, and finishing procedures, the project achieved excellent surface quality and dimensional accuracy while showcasing understanding of plastic machining challenges and solutions.
Complete CNC machining process from material preparation to finished coaster sets
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