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17-10-2018
Thread: 1800 x 1500 x 500 work area CNC build log
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Re: 6x5 cnc build log
As a 3 axis its working fine and its happily just cut out this large map in 18mm birch for a client. Phew
Haven't atached the cross bracing across the y axis but as I lower the bed height it'll... -
15-09-2018
Thread: 1800 x 1500 x 500 work area CNC build log
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Now painted orange.
Cross bracing steelwork still needs to go in and the detachable mount head various tools to go on the Z. Also realised I have to strengthen the x axis plate for the Z at the... -
07-09-2018
Thread: 1800 x 1500 x 500 work area CNC build log
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Re: 6x5 cnc build log
Just for comparison here's Mk1 machine. T5 belt drive and still going strong-ish after 4 years..Needs a wee holiday soon for repairs and an upgrade to geared chain drive and RM2-2RS Bearings and...
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07-09-2018
Thread: 1800 x 1500 x 500 work area CNC build log
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Re: 6x5 cnc build log
Rack & pinion geared drive units on the X, Y & A.
MOD1 rack and pinion, 12t pinion. HTD belt 15t and 60t 4:1 ratio
Two press fit flange bearings sandwich the 60t pulley on the inside and two UCF... -
07-09-2018
Thread: 1800 x 1500 x 500 work area CNC build log
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Re: 6x5 cnc build log
Quick pic of the control box. I'm still wrestling with broken pins and dodgy connections on one of the 5 axis BOB. I can tell you now that a Gecko 540 is a lot more straightforward to install but...
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17-12-2013
Thread: foam cnc carver- deep z axis - 4x4 bed
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Re: foam cnc carver- deep z axis - 4x4 bed
Hi, I use Kingspan or a copy at least. The freezer density K-span is about the same density as blue modelling styrene. I tend not to use is as I found the freezer density foam board had air particles...
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11-11-2013
Thread: foam cnc carver- deep z axis - 4x4 bed
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foam cnc carver- deep z axis - 4x4 bed
Hi,
I made this cnc about a year ago for carving blocks of insulation foam for projects. Due to lack of resistance its pretty accurate. Getting the Gecko540 was definitely a good idea and the...
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