Trying to figure out math on circular metal bender

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A 6" vise is overkill for a RF45 style mill. A 4" is more appropiate for that size mill & IMO 5" max. I have a 5" GMT vise on my PM45 & it's slightly too big. Not enough Y axis travel to make use of the 5" full capacity. Better to save your money rather than getting something too big & most importantly the weight. I take my vise of the table quite often, a 6" is still light enough for me to be carried by hand but I'm glad I have a 5". I also have a 4" vise as well. I prefer the 5" though.

But those GMT 6" Premium vises are pretty nice. I'd love to have one but don't need one on my current mill. But if you plan on upgrading to a full size knee mill in the future than the 6" will be perfect.


Here's what the 5" looks like on my mill.
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I couldn't even complete this cut without my bellows & DRO scale getting in the way. Not enough Y travel & the 5" vise is not even maxed out.
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Here's what a 6" vise looks like on another PM45 (gt40's)
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Use a center point that is the correct diameter to move the radius of your spiral by the desired distance per revolution. Pi X D, 3.14 times the diameter, give you the distance increment per full revolution. If you wanted one inch between the lines of the spiral, you would divide that one inch by 3.14 and use that number for the diameter. I don't know how accurate this needs to be, but a piece or string wrapping around a center point of the correct diameter with the other end attached to a pencil or scribe would certainly do the job for ordinary work.
 
Looking at the hidden photo, my idea will not work as stated for that job, but the concept does not change.
 
I am not understanding this device (overpriced to buy but easy to make) allows me to make clean repeatable scrolls. It looks like the holes are spaced more widely as each of the 3 spirals move away from center. I do not understand your first statement use centerpoint that is correct diameter to move the radius of your spiral by desired distance per revolution. Is there another way to say it?


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A 6" vise is overkill for a RF45 style mill. A 4" is more appropiate for that size mill & IMO 5" max. I have a 5" GMT vise on my PM45 & it's slightly too big. Not enough Y axis travel to make use of the 5" full capacity. Better to save your money rather than getting something too big & most importantly the weight. I take my vise of the table quite often, a 6" is still light enough for me to be carried by hand but I'm glad I have a 5". I also have a 4" vise as well. I prefer the 5" though.

But those GMT 6" Premium vises are pretty nice. I'd love to have one but don't need one on my current mill. But if you plan on upgrading to a full size knee mill in the future than the 6" will be perfect.


Here's what the 5" looks like on my mill.
Img_1921.jpg


I couldn't even complete this cut without my bellows & DRO scale getting in the way. Not enough Y travel & the 5" vise is not even maxed out.
Img_7597_zpscb8b5dd7.jpg


Here's what a 6" vise looks like on another PM45 (gt40's)
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That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out so let me ask again what is the calculation I use to determine the length between X and x2 and so on through the spiral? You are being extremely helpful and I appreciate your patience - angles is not my strong suit


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That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out so let me ask again what is the calculation I use to determine the length between X and x2 and so on through the spiral? You are being extremely helpful and I appreciate your patience - angles is not my strong suit


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That depends on the increase you are looking for. You must decide how fast you want it to expand. Here is the source:
http://www.wlym.com/antidummies/part62.html
However they are using the increase of the length of the arc to the change in angle by multiplying by an exponential factor to define the spiral. The bigger the exponent the faster the spiral opens up. If you look at "spiral maker software" you will find programs to meet your needs, some free, some pay.
 
Thank you for all your expertise I have it figured out now I so appreciate everything you did --have a good night


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You guy’s please stop this, change the subject. You are hurting my head, I thought I didn't need to go back to college:confused:. But on a serious note, good for you! My brain is too far gone for that kind of math thinking. I can barely get the fork from plate to mouth.
 
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There is a math equation for that too but then a physics lecture would evolve. I got it Bob- thank you for stepping up and helping me.


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