Oi fellows!
Its time for me to finally start my own buildlog.
Will update as soon as something happens :encouragement:
Best regards
Mr madman
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Oi fellows!
Its time for me to finally start my own buildlog.
Will update as soon as something happens :encouragement:
Best regards
Mr madman
So.. restarted the frame!
My old welder died on me and from then to now all the steel got used for various purposes :)
https://thumb.ibb.co/cBDMxv/20170717_131407.jpg https://thumb.ibb.co/hQGwVF/20170717_131424.jpg https://thumb.ibb.co/jZ2LqF/20170717_131448.jpg https://thumb.ibb.co/eG4dcv/20170717_145313.jpg https://thumb.ibb.co/eMgPHv/20170717_142032.jpg
This is where I'm at now with the new fra me :)
Wow, in the space of 5 minutes, :hysterical:
"Its time for me to finally start my own buildlog.
Will update as soon as something happens "
(5 minutes later)
"My old welder died on me and from then to now all the steel got used for various purposes :)"
Hehe Im mostly surfing the forums via my phone and for some reason I can't create threads on this forum from the phone. Only reply.. Had to borrow my sons computer to create the first post :)
Continued with the frame today
https://image.ibb.co/d4sL9k/20170719_141537.jpg
Encountered the first mayor problem.
I've had the Z axis plates milled from steel. Because of some sloppy cadwork (had my calculations wrong) the Z axis rails had theire holes in the wrong place :(
Have drilled the hole's larger to get it together so will have to use nuts and washers to fasten the rails.
Have a feeling I will have to order a new plate :)
https://image.ibb.co/kYf7pk/20170719_141546.jpg
The underside of the frame have gotten some paint and the epoxy experiment has begun :D
I framed the x rails with wood and sealed it to the steel with latex. Then I glued strips of masonit to get the right width of epoxy channel. 40mm wide for 20mm wide rails and 50mm wide bridge at the middle of the rails. Have just brushed on a small layer of epoxy to really get it tight with no leaks. Big pour will happen tonight or tomorrow!
https://image.ibb.co/gHZxuk/20170724_102202.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/i9gcuk/20170724_134423.jpg
You make it look easy!
What are the dimensions for this machine?
Nickhofen thank you for your kind words!
The machine is 1200x960mm and work area around 900x600.. Im hoping for 150mm Z movement but I think I bought the wrong cablechain :D
You are my man, I try to build a cnc with similar dimensions but my cad abilities are below zero, sub zero, submarine etc....:witless:I will watch closely.
I have read yours and others guys builds in here several times and have take some good info, thanks for sharing,then and now!!!
What rails and screws are you going to use,stepper or rervo, can you give more info about your build ?
Good luck with the pour, keep bubbles out and maintain a reasonable temperature.
I think it would have been a good idea to include some diagonal bracing on the frame; http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/6565-...2425#post52425
Hehe we are the same on that regard! I train in cad as often as I can so that I may be able to do some magical stuff when the router is completed ;) I have two (soon three) small children so there is almost never time!
The router will have 20mm square rail on all axis. Sad to say I couldnt afford hiwin or THK. I went for Chinese copies :)
1610 ballscrews (2 for x axis) with special end machining to be able to take htd pulleys. I ordered 1605 for z axis but got the wrong one from China. Luckily I got full refund for it :)
Will use steppers, dual for x axis.
When will you start your build? ;)
Thank you Eddie! Your build was a great inspiration for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by EddyCurrent
My support for the x axis beams are only 80mm long and when I have the gantry in place I will bolt a plate into the beams to stabilise everything ( I hope )
I had in mind to start it early at summer but the lack of ability to design at CAD and little free time push me to July and no cnc plans yet.
Here is the starting thread that is frozen...lol.
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/10873...-advice-needed
Pour complete! Besides shaky hands and a small hole to pour through it went awsome! No leaks (yet)
Found one bouble when I was done
https://image.ibb.co/nx8Suk/20170724_202018.jpg
Massaged it with a dentalstick :D
Im happy so far
https://image.ibb.co/jOS975/20170724_202504.jpg
Used the reactive resin stuff with Synamin slow cure.. I can't wait to take the dam off :D
Wait at least 3 days, more if you can, get on with something else to keep your mind off it.Quote:
I can't wait to take the dam off
Aah I've read your thread! Hang in there!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nickhofen
I've been planning and replanning for 6 years.
Was going to build something like a JGRO. Then I was going to buy a Chinese 6040 and redo the motors and electronics. Then I was going to build a "joes hybrid". It was actually this forum that got me to change my mind from that idea :D So read and find what feels right for you..
I was gonna wait 10-14 days.. now you opened my mind for a quicker development :D No worries.. I have a lot of work with my Z axis and no free time. Probable for the best heheQuote:
Originally Posted by EddyCurrent
10 to 14 days sounds good, maybe I was too enthusiastic at 3 days :whistle:
Yes don't be too quick at taking the moat out etc. min 7 days small bubbles come out with just flashing a hot air gun across the surfaceQuote:
Originally Posted by Nr1madman
Haha I love being enthusiastic, makes life a little more fun!
I hear you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive S
Won't touch the moat until I've somehow manufactured a drillguide for the linear guides. I think Neil made one that looks real good. Think I might copy the concept ;)
Been fooling around with my Z axis and did a quick fitment test. Looks like I should be able to lube the bearings without much fuss? And I need to buy larger washers before I can remake the Z dropplate in aluminium with the correctly placed holes for the rails :)
Should be a little lighter with 20mm aluminium then the current 15mm steel hehe
https://image.ibb.co/ksRsVQ/20170726_193356.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/kabRqQ/20170726_193427.jpg
Nice and beefy!:triumphant:
looks great so far to me! Quick progress too!
Nickhofen - honest question here, so please don't take it the wrong way, but what does one do with a CNC router/mill when one can't use CAD?
I can definitely recommend you download fusion360 and have a play since its free to use for hobbiest/startups earning under $100k. Fairly easy to get started with it and plenty of video tutorials on youtube and their own learning academy etc.
Yeah :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Nickhofen
Kind of suprised that it moves so smooth!
Thanks alot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Zeeflyboy
But I don't know about quick, been collecting parts and stuff for a long time :)
But it's nice to finally start putting it together. Now I have to adjust either the ballscrew or the pulley to make it all fit. About 0.2mm from perfect fit then I can test my first motorized axis movement :D
Nickhofen - honest question here, so please don't take it the wrong way, but what does one do with a CNC router/mill when one can't use CAD?
No hard feelings my friend, what you said is so true.
I have download Autodesk 3ds Max free version and try to learn it, I do not know if it is better or worst than Fusion, I just dowload it because I have a frien that use it to make jewelery.
I use solidworks right now.. I find fusion a little confusing! I liked onshape also but it doesn't seem free anymore?! I might have done something with my account, wouldn't be the first time :D
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Very nice work! I notice you have blue carriages on your linear rails what brand are they? Do you have a link where you got them?
Have a nice day!
work now!
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Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Desertboy
The rails/bearings are the cheapest Chinese copies I could find. Company called noulei.. I ordered from aliexpress but have found them on ebay also. Didn't want to pay for expensive thk or even hiwin incase I don't use the machine much..
If I start making money with it I'm fairly cetrain that you will see a new build log ;)
Maybe I should find where I ordered from.. might have to order a new carriage as I have dropped a ball in one (saw the drop and tried to put it back but it could have gone in the wrong track ) and it's very juddery/stiff :(
Hello!Quote:
Originally Posted by cncmachineokk
Have a nice day to you also! What am I looking at? And why? ;)
Good lad I'm utilising our Oriental friends for my build too ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nr1madman
Haha I've followed your build too.. I salvage what I can find as well but don't have your resources to sort through ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Desertboy
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When it comes to cheap I took it to another level lol and bought theseQuote:
Originally Posted by Nr1madman
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-1500mm-...3D282574638774
The rest of my rails are original Hiwin's (2nd hand of course) but my gantry has these cheapo rails on them, they do feel lovely and just as nice as the original Hiwin's but lets see how they feel after a year of use ;)
Hehe when I look at those rails I get quoted 500£ for freight. Guess it was a bit cheaper for you. Got my 6 rails and 12 carts for less than that :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Desertboy
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Free P&P to UK so £100, it'd be cheaper for you to ship them to me and then me ship them to you lol. £500 from Germany takes the piss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nr1madman
I have a Swedish "friend" I say a friend in inverted commas because he gave us surstroming last time we saw him and so next time we meet him he is going to die ;)
I totally understand :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Desertboy
If done incorrect it can be an lifechanging experience!!
Update time!
The epoxy has been curing for 7 days and I couldn't help myself.. started to take the moat off :)
It's stuck to the oiled masonit I used like.. well... glue :D
This will not be a enjoyable experience to clean up I think!
Will do it in segments and wait a few days more til I put the rails on and start torquing down with screws.
https://image.ibb.co/gthiQQ/20170731_203113.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/mN0WC5/20170731_213726.jpg
I was In Lithuania with friends at the time and when opened it spewed some onto my mates rug which we had to bin after boiling it 3 times, I remember I vomited when they opened the can from the smell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nr1madman
He kept telling us it was actually nice if served in a certain way but I didn't have any gasoline with me at the time lol.