Flip Milling On Laguna

[nlewman]

Hey y'all! My dad and I just ordered a Laguna IQ pro to start milling with. He wants it so he has something to do in his free time, and I'm hoping I can make some cool things with it. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone here as any info on flip milling? I'm honestly not sure if that is the correct term, so let me explain. I want to be able to work 2 sides to an object, and have them line up correctly. Any tips to do this, or how to's? Is it possible with our setup? Thanks!

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[derf]

I think what you are describing as "flip' milling, is actually making parts in mirror image. Can it be done on your mill? That would depend on your skills.

 

[planeflyer21]

Yes it can be done. More information would be better.

It is all a matter of working from a datum on your part(s), then carefully measuring and marking where everything needs to be cut.

 

[Ben Nevis]

I assume by flip milling you mean mounting a part with locating pins, milling one side, and then turning it over to mill the second side, using the same pins to locate it.

Here is a video that shows a good example.