Drag-Knife Mount via Diaphragm Flexure

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This is a 3D printed adaptor that adds a highly effective drag-knife mount to a versatile 1610 CNC Mill/Engraver machine. The adaptor relies on two precision-engineered 3D printed diaphragm flexures mounted in a sturdy circular holder, allowing it to provide the necessary Z-axis motion while maintaining exceptional rigidity in the X/Y plane. Drag-knives, readily available at an affordable price through online marketplaces like Ebay, are used for cutting out vinyl stickers with ease. This ingenious adaptor enables sticker cutting using a cost-effective CNC mill machine. The complete write-up and project details can be found here: http://fixerdave.blogspot.com/. The necessary Fusion 360 project files for the Diaphragm and Housing are available at https://a360.co/2Pa38aI and https://a360.co/2MBsCks, respectively. The design is completely free to download, but if you'd like to show appreciation, consider purchasing the bundle on Pinshape: https://pinshape.com/items/420... . Additionally, a spindle cradle has been included as a convenient place to hold the spindle motor when using the drag-knife. Although it may not be perfect, this simple solution gets the job done effectively.