03-17-2015, 02:16 PM
(03-17-2015, 07:39 AM)Sunset Machine Wrote: Something that causes grief is the magnetic chuck holding thin parts. The chuck will pull your part flat down, but it springs back into a curve when released. Is that what you mean by "straight"? Try using paper shims.
Single phase conversion here too. Works fine.
Start off using a tool makers vise to do one side. This should raise the part far enough to minimize/eliminate the pull of the magnet.
Or, if you're really feeling brave/lucky/bullet proof start with double sided tape and do not turn on the magnet.