Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried pocket milling in foam with their Phlatprinter? I saw this in RCGroups and thought I would come over here and ask the question.

Here is a link for reference; http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=988017

It would certainly require getting more familiar with Mach3.

Ken

 

Thanks for the direction Mark!

Ken

 

Funny you brought this up. I have been milling a new plane just this week. However, I am cutting all the way thru and then intend to cover the plane in Oracal vinyl similar to putting monokote on balsa plane.

My plane weighed in at 5.45 oz before milling and is now down to 4.1 oz, but I will probably add most of that back when I cover it, but it was a way to add stunning graphics while still maintaining original weight, or so I am hoping.

I would like to keep the AUW around 12oz in order to use a Vpitch prop rimfire motor.

The plane has a fuse which is 43" long and a wingspan of 36" and is being made with 6mm Depron.

As it were, my milling time is approaching 3 hours so I don't think it would be such a great idea to try to mill down just to the skin for the entire surface area. It would take an enormous amount of time unless you used a wider bit.

The methods I was reading elsewhere used a dremel and a guide system which would probably go much faster I am guessing. I am sure I could guide the router much faster than waiting for the phlatprinter to cover the same ground at 30 ipm. Attached files