NOBLNG Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 Will an x-acto razor saw be up to the task of cutting a die cast Body? Or will I wind up having to buy myself a new saw? Thanks, Greg.
bbowser Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 I don't think a razor saw is going to cut it (pun intended). You need something on the order of a hacksaw blade to cut metal.
Mark Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 How close do the cuts need to be? Are you cutting the diecast into multiple parts that you need, or are you cutting it to get one needed section? If it is the latter, a round diamond grit blade in a Dremel tool should do it. I'd leave a little excess and then grind away at it until you get what you need. I'd go with the slowest speed possible that gets the job done. As always, safety equipment (eye protection in particular) is an absolute must.
NOBLNG Posted October 25, 2020 Author Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) On 10/25/2020 at 4:37 PM, Mark said: How close do the cuts need to be? Are you cutting the diecast into multiple parts that you need, or are you cutting it to get one needed section? If it is the latter, a round diamond grit blade in a Dremel tool should do it. I'd leave a little excess and then grind away at it until you get what you need. I'd go with the slowest speed possible that gets the job done. As always, safety equipment (eye protection in particular) is an absolute must. Expand I’m not really sure yet. This is more of a general inquiry. I have a couple mounting brackets that I can hacksaw off and file smooth. I will look into getting some diamond grit blades for my Dremel if they are thin enough. I have been pondering the possibility of cutting it into pieces to make it easier to cast, should I decide to do so. Thanks. Edited October 25, 2020 by NOBLNG
espo Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 I would echo Mark's suggestion. Dremel offers a long list of cutting attachments designed for this type of job. On Safety Equipment I would even add some gloves to the list. The reason is that with a lot of sparks flying around one may land on your hands or arms. The sodden burning feeling may have jerk your hand involuntarily and even break the cutting tool. Don't ask as to how I know this can happen, just take my word for it.
NOBLNG Posted October 25, 2020 Author Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 5:09 PM, espo said: I would echo Mark's suggestion. Dremel offers a long list of cutting attachments designed for this type of job. On Safety Equipment I would even add some gloves to the list. The reason is that with a lot of sparks flying around one may land on your hands or arms. The sodden burning feeling may have jerk your hand involuntarily and even break the cutting tool. Don't ask as to how I know this can happen, just take my word for it. Expand I was a sheetmetal worker and welder by trade so I have a pretty thick skin.?That said, safety while cutting and grinding is always a definite priority.?
espo Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 5:17 PM, NOBLNG said: I was a sheetmetal worker and welder by trade so I have a pretty thick skin.?That said, safety while cutting and grinding is always a definite priority.? Expand Great, you could probably give us all pointers then. I was just worried that you didn't injure your self. I'm sure now you could be the one offering safety tips on this type of work.
Snake45 Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 I agree that a hacksaw blade or a cutoff wheel in a Dremel is the way to cut a diecast.
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