Rod Cutting and Beveling for the MakerBot Cupcake CNC
We had originally hoped to be able to outsource the cutting of rods to specific sizes for the MakerBot, but it turned out to be very expensive so we went out and bought our own wonderful Makita angle grinder and got cutting discs for it. It took an entire day of cutting to get them all cut and you can see Zach cutting through a rod above.
Once they were cut, the ends needed a bit of beveling. In the photo above, you can see Ryan shaping the ends on a grinding wheel.
We’ve cleaned the rods up a bit, but it really helps to go over them with a rag or paper towel and some 3 in 1 oil and run a fingernail down the groove to get any dirt or dust out that has accumulated there.
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