CNC Clamps 2mm (0.08 Inch) to 18mm (0.7 Inch)

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CNC Clamps 2mm (0.08 Inch) to 18mm (0.7 Inch)

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Clamps for holding down your workpiece on a cnc router. The
clamps are designed for holding down materials with a thickness of 2mm to 18 mm.

I designed the clamp using Fusion 360.

There are 4 different sizes for the bolt that goes through, M5, M6 or 1/4 inch and for a special request M8 (The M8 version is not tested but should work though the sliding distance is a lot shorter).

Best is to use a washer on top.

The actual foot to hold your workpiece can rotate to adjust to the thickness of your material.

This clamp can be used on a wasteboard like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhVW6Q9o-34 or on v-slots with an added drop in t-nut.

Supplies

1 bolt per clamp M5, M6 or 1/4 inch also the lenght is depending on your wasteboard.
1 washer per clamp

In case of v-slots 1 drop in t-nut per clamp

Printing the Clamp

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Print the clamp on its side. Do not use support !!

Print with PETG

Use 0.15mm resolution.
Use 4 Perimeters for strenght.
Make sure your printer is setup well. The foot of the clamp can rotate and there is not much clearence between the parts.

You Are Ready to Clamp Down Some Materials.

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Have fun making !!