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 […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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