X7 Here and in Position

[Lee Roberts]

Looks really good, cant waiting to see it running !

[magicniner]

I wouldn't be that crude, I'd tape the wires up for you. :-)

It does look like a good machine, and probably about the ideal size I'd like for some light production work, but my Triac ticks the boxes I need for now.
If I'm ever down your way, I might have to visit and see how it is in the flesh.

I did think about making the 4th detachable but the hoist is simpler and relatively risk free.
You're most welcome to call in for a tour if you're ever passing.
These are some pics George shared of the X7 castings at the factory -

Looks really good, cant waiting to see it running !

Me neither, but it's been agreed that I'm tiling the shower and fitting a new enclosure this weekend :D

[Lee Roberts]

Me neither, but it's been agreed that I'm tiling the shower and fitting a new enclosure this weekend :D

Always the way, the things we do for love ;-)

[magicniner]

I've been very methodical and worked through all the steps required to properly commission the Syil X7, this week finally got around to cutting some chips.
This video shows a bit of the machining of the 80mm square pocket in a 316L Stainless plate -



https://youtu.be/SvzSgXN-YW4

The noise levels were very reasonable and standing outside my workshop it was hardly noticeable above background noise, I'm sure there is plenty of spare power and rigidity but I'll creep up on that as I do more cuts.

I programmed the pocket 80.2mm square for my 80mm square tombstone offcut, the offcut seated firmly with a few blows from a soft faced hammer and now my Gerardi tombstone has a Mini Me ;-)