On 11 May 2004 03:00:08 GMT, (Josef Burger)
wrote:

jim rozen writes:

Typical chip trays are thin material, interposed between the
legs (or base) and the actual machine tool. They're so flexible
they don't apply any force to speak of to upset the machine
alignment. Think 'extra large cookie sheet.'

Thank you and the others for setting me down a more sensible track.
aving only seen photos of chip trays I assumed that they were rather
thick. The explanation of the thinner material with rolled edge
is more sensible.

Thanks to all for the notes on construction of chip trays, ideas,
and where to look to find some items that may work well.

Bolo

You can often find galvanized trays of various sizes. They are often
used to set a machine tool, or an air conditioner or genset, In, so
any leakage doesnt get on the floor. A smaller one would be a handy
chip tray all by itself.

http://www.kellysearch.com/us-product-32113.html

Plastic ones
http://www.paragonplastics.net/catalog/catpage19.htm

Gunner

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there.
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