Hello,
I have been reading about x-y tables and it seems as if one would be useful to have to use for removing PCB copper for very simple PCBs involving RF traces. It seems that the proxxon Kt-70 is actually a good deal in this product space. However, I'm not using a proxxon drill, I'm using a cheap Harbor Freight drill that has a swiveling work platform and I'm wondering - if I bought it or something similar, what would I do to attach the two together in a way which was easy to remove when I wasnt using it. Has anybody else done this?
Also, it seems to me that this setup is not really a good one for doing any kind of metal milling apart from very very light duty front panel hole enlargement (cases/cabinets for electronics) I would rather have a slightly larger platform which could be used for slightly larger PCBs and maybe upgraded with motors in the future than get a heavy duty vise for doing metalworking, especially since the advice seems to be mixed asto whether its even safe doing anything that applies sideward force on a cheap drill press.
What kind of bits would I use for making a PCB trace (flat ones, presumably?) Is the Proxxon a good choice? It looks very similar to some others that look maybe a bit bigger and maybe made with more steel, less aluminum?
I like the fact that it appears to come with some clamping hardware.
My drill platform has two linear slots on its platform (and base) 4 inches apart (and the hole in the center) Some vices have holes that would path those slots but the proxxon doesn't appear to.
Currently I have the drill press attached to an old desk. Its an 8 inch press. So if I didn't use its platform I would need to raise the X-Y table up quite a bit. That doesn't sound so optimal for strength and rigidity. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I have "no" experience with machining anything.this is my first foray into this.
It would be nice to be able to remove the x-y table when I needed to but if its a PITA then it might make more sense to just leave it on most of the time, if I could get it mounted well.