Processes

3D Scanning

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Neil Wyatt

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19 December 2023

3D scanning is a technology that digitally captures the three-dimensional geometry of physical objects, converting them into detailed and accurate computerized representations.
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Milling for Beginners – Indexing

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JasonB

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25 June 2019

Turning the handle 10 full turns plus 6 holes per division to get 51.4286 degrees per division
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Alibre Atom3D

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Neil Wyatt

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24 October 2018

This page will be the ‘hub’ for links to example files, tutorials and more so make sure you drop in regularly to keep up to date! What is Alibre Atom3D? Alibre Atom3D is the ideal 3D modelling program for hobby and model engineers and makers. Easily craft, edit, and refine your idea and then send…
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Change Wheel Spreadsheet

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Neil Wyatt

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8 February 2018

Please see Mandrel Indexing With Non-Standard Change-wheels by R. Finch in MEW 264, February 2018. www.model-engineer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/documents/Division_Calculation.xlsx
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Joerg Hugel’s Drill Performance Tables

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Neil Wyatt

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11 January 2017

The EXCEL tables are a useful tool to investigate drill grinding devices and jigs for conically or cylindrically shaped flanks. The application of the worksheet is very simple and no special knowledge of mathematics or computer programming is required. However it is necessary to know the jigs geometrical features which in any case can be…
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Two Free Apps for every MEW Reader

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Neil Wyatt

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19 August 2016

Screwmez is a utility by Peter Worden that takes all the head-scratching out of the three-wire method of screw measurement. DOWNLOAD SCREWMEZ IN A ZIP FILE Some people get a missing DLL message when trying to run Screwmez. This link should install the missing DLL and allow Screwmez to work: download.microsoft.com/download/vb50pro/utility/1/win98/EN-US/Msvbvm50.exe Gear Calculator by Dave…
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Corrected Dividing Tables for Vertex HV6 Dividing Head

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Neil Wyatt

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24 February 2016

The table has been produced by Howard Lewis. Download Howard’s table HERE. To download the spreadsheet used for generating the table click HERE For more information and discussion, please see the thread HERE.
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Minnie Traction Engine in 3D

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Neil Wyatt

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11 February 2016

David says: I’ve just read MEW #238 and saw your comment about the latest X3 mill 3D pdf model in the “ Visit our Website” box on page 7 : “It is worth taking a look to see …”. If you care to put the attached model of “Minnie” up on the website it might…
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Why Climb Mill

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Neil Wyatt

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11 October 2015

Climb milling remains a risky strategy on machines where the slides are liable to sudden movement under the forces of a climb-milling cut. If you have ball-screws, anti-backlash feed-nuts, a preloaded table or your machine has been carefully adjusted so that the cutter cannot grab the table, then climb milling has advantages, especially with carbide…
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Model Engineers Workshop 25th Anniversary Photography Competition

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Neil Wyatt

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28 March 2015

Supported by Arc Euro Trade The Challenge The winning photographs will be featured in MEW later in the year together with other entries that achieve an ‘honourable mention’. I’m hoping that some of the images will provide us with striking covers for the magazine, and any images used for this will bring the entrant our…
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