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  1. I thought it was about time for me to show all you guys what ive been doing in me spare time (money allowing) ive pecked at a few brains on here, so heres what ive got to show far....

    Ive tried so many different ideas but i have reverted to the tried n tested route.
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    Hmmm, work area far too tidy!! Nice job so far by the way ...
    Tim G-C

    “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”

    (attrib. Voltaire but written by Evelyn Beatrice Hall "The Friends of Voltaire" 1906)

  3. :D Thanks, You should see it in my other garage! thats no so tidy!

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    Looking good. how did you bolt the rails to the side of the box section?

    Ive tried so many different ideas but i have reverted to the tried n tested route.
    Good plan, Its always good to try other options but most people seem to end up this route. are you using ball screws and servo motors as well then?

  5. Quote Originally Posted by Ross77 View Post
    Looking good. how did you bolt the rails to the side of the box section?
    Before i welded the frame together i aligned both rails and drilled and tapped every single hole in the rail, i made a small pilot bust so it would centre the drill, so each hole is exactly aligned. well that was the idea and it worked perfectly.


    Quote Originally Posted by Ross77 View Post
    Good plan, Its always good to try other options but most people seem to end up this route. are you using ball screws and servo motors as well then?
    Servos and ball screw is the way forward after many a hour pondering the best route. im still undecided on what pitch to go for. im going be using 25mm die for X & Y and was thinking of either 20 or 25mm lead but i want to be precise as i can with control over the spindle.
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  6. Well, its been a few more weeks and funds have allowed me to do abit more of my build, so i thought i would get a few more pictures up of my Y and Z plates ive built. judging on what ive done so far and materials ive used any recommendations on what type os pitch screw to go for as its wreckin my head as ive never build a machine before and i dont want (can afford) make any expensive learning curves im thinking i would benefit from servos but im still unsure if the 1kw servos will be ok, or is it just be overdoing things (as usual) :D

    Speed and accuracy is my goal the to combined are, i know come at cost.

    anyways hers me pictures enjoy!
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  7. Heres a few of my cad drawings
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  8. Just finished the servo mounts for my machine, have a gander...
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  9. Well heres another update, just a trial run on a few things, as you can see ive got a bit of machining to do including the ball nut housings to get everything to fit. but getting there slowly.
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  10. What it should look like once all done.
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