Thread: Bridge Gantry Profile
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11-10-2013 #11
Well If you have too much money then go for it.! . . It will work that's for sure but it would be a dumb thing ignoring better cheaper design don't you think.?
Problem with this stuff thou other than cost is it's light duty thin wall stuff so could resonate or twist/flex in longer lengths. It won't allow much easier build because there's more Drilling and tapping involved because the slots don't allow easy ballscrew mounting. Drilling and tapping profile is a pain on thick walled stuff but this thin walled stuff is rubbish for tapping and holding threads.
Also don't think just because you have vacuum that the shelf won't collect enough chips and fine dust to be a pain.!! . . . It will collect very quickly esp on material like MDF that produces fine dust. . .You'll need a very good Vacuum and dust shoe to contain every thing.
Personally I don't see the point of using this stuff has it's not really making anything easier costing 3 x times the price and is inferior in strength.!
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