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WOW Jazz I can't believe you've reinvented the wheel :rofl::rofl::rofl:
what a great idea :idea: I think you suggested it to me some time ago and even suggested it in some one build post ??
the only draw back I can see is length of material you could use(ceiling to floor distance) :naughty::naughty:and the fact you wouldn't use the front of the machine that much as it is near to the floor ??
Just out of interest what material is your frame made from??
James:dance::dance:
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Dam! Now I will have to build a brick wall in my new workshop to support a vertical router. Thats just genius Jazz. Look forward to some piccies and a video of that 10mm cut.
Bruce
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luke11cnc
WOW Jazz I can't believe you've reinvented the wheel :rofl::rofl::rofl:
what a great idea :idea:
Well they do say neccesity is the mother of all invention.!!. . . I needed the space back . . BUT . . I'm not the first and there's even professional versions.
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luke11cnc
the only draw back I can see is length of material you could use(ceiling to floor distance) :naughty::naughty:and the fact you wouldn't use the front of the machine that much as it is near to the floor ??
Well yes and no really. If you need longer than bed material then just mount it horizontal. In my case I dont ever hang material off the bed so it's not a problem.
Also the machine doesn't sit directly on the floor and infact will be on a steel boxsection frame thats bolted to the floor and supports the machines frame and allows for adjustment.
Also the machine is raised about 12" at rear and 18" at front due to being angled back. Infact really the machine will be effectively free standing and doesn't need a wall thou mine will be mounted against the wall with shock absorbing rubber mountings. (At the minute it's sat on concrete blocks and axle stands with a few bolts into wall)
The whole bed is easily reached, far easier than when flat. Straight away in use I knew this was going to be a big bennifit to me and my Bad back because reaching over my wide bed when clamping large jobs killed me, esp if I'd been stood watching over the machine for a while.!!
Frame is all 50x50 box section steel.
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i2i
Ah ah a bit prittier than my beast.!! . . Thou very sure it's no more accurate or sturdy and 10 times the cost.!!
This orientation was going to be my first choice and if building from scratch then thats how it would be done but the way my machine built it suits me better how it is.
Bruce just for you I've done a quick vid showing it in all it's glorious roughness warts n all.!!
Has you'll see it's very very very very rough at minute, the frame will be braced and cut so it goes back another 18" it will also bolted to a load bearing supporting frame which allows for adjustment, this will be bolted to the floor not the wall.?
I had concerns about the wall expanding with heat and shaking with high winds and this movemnet transfering into the machine. The supporting frame will handle supporting the top and at most I may just butt upto wall with rubber buffers. May even put lift up/down wheels so it can be rolled in and out then anchored to floor, thou think it will be a bit top heavy for moving around too much but will allow for easy access if something breaks.!!
All in all it will stand off the wall 1mtr(40") this is to the top of the Z axis when raised which is it's most protruding point. When parked with Z axis down just above bed it's 850mm(34").
This will be it's parked position when not in use and the gantry will come to rest at the bottom on some rubber buffers to take the strain off the ballscrews when not in use (Sarah's idea Micheal's wife, she's not just a prity face smarter, sharper than a laser cutter).
Didn't push it flatout only 5mtr/min 10mm DOC. because of very knackerd 6mm single flute cutter and no water in spindle, you can tell from the sound the cutter didn't like it and infact after this I tried to cut straight thru 13mm and it got half way and snapped cutter.!! . . .didn't stall thou which I was happy about.:dance: . . . . AND. . . Just look at the room I've got back in the shop plus when it's all finshed and further back with coolant and chip collection try in the bottom along with doors on front so full enclosed it will be brilliant. . :toot:
Won't happen for a week or so because I'm wanting to fully test just in case any gremlins appear that I hadn't foreseen. I will cut several jobs with where it is, these will be a good test because there long-ish jobs in Ali and even some mild steel slots so should show any issue's. . . . I've also got to finish off the electrics new home.!
Here it is and don't comment on the state of the shop or machine.!! . . .Yes I know it's rough engineering at it's best and an untidy shit hole.!
http://youtu.be/pjJ88n-ynx0
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looks great, a nice swarf conveyer at the bottom would be usefull.
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i2i
looks great, a nice swarf conveyer at the bottom would be usefull.
Thanks.!. . .Yep it's on the to-do list. Can't make my mind up whether to use conveyer or auger screw.?
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conveyer gives you the option to remove any wanted items easily.
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Strewth! That was quick. This looks exciting. I wonder if a vacuum bed would be good for holding at this angle?
Bruce