3000x1500mm table drawing stage

[reefy86]

But to me for between £800-£1000 for the whole frame machined complete with reference edges and tapped holes it's not worth messing about with any of this.!

no brainer really, taking the costs of the epoxy with extra just in case i mess up which is highly possible along with the anxiety of not wanting to mess up and hope to god i did a good job so really its just an extra £500 to have it machined and drilled as you say. gantry and motors play a strong part but the frame is like the processor in a computer it wouldn't work without it.

ive just emailed a company called wec group to see if its something they do and how much. do you have any other recommendations?

Dean if you had that service running i would of snapped you up in a heart beat lol but jeez you must be rolling in it to get tempted to get one your self :)

[JAZZCNC]

Dean if you had that service running i would of snapped you up in a heart beat lol but jeez you must be rolling in it to get tempted to get one your self :)

"Rolling in it" I wished.. But you'd be surprised how cheap some of these large machines can be bought. The largest cost is moving them and prepping the new site.
However, my plan isn't to buy one but rather build a bespoke monster just for surfacing.!

[reefy86]

"Rolling in it" I wished.. But you'd be surprised how cheap some of these large machines can be bought. The largest cost is moving them and prepping the new site.
However, my plan isn't to buy one but rather build a bespoke monster just for surfacing.!

would love to see the process of it if you ever decide to do it :)

i have a couple of questions because im actually just going to get it machined for peace of mind.

1. would it be wise to also have one side of the frame machined flat so when getting the first rail on i can use a dial indicator against the machined side to help align the rail and then i can just use the gantry to slide the second on in place or is this not necessary?

2. once i get the frame back and levelled how likely would it pull the rails out of alignment when bolting to the floor?

3. how expensive is it hiring transport/fork lift to and from?

biggest thing ive ever had transported was a 8ft reef tank

thanks again

[JAZZCNC]

would love to see the process of it if you ever decide to do it :)

It's not a case of if, just when..!

i have a couple of questions because im actually just going to get it machined for peace of mind.

1. would it be wise to also have one side of the frame machined flat so when getting the first rail on i can use a dial indicator against the machined side to help align the rail and then i can just use the gantry to slide the second on in place or is this not necessary?

2. once i get the frame back and levelled how likely would it pull the rails out of alignment when bolting to the floor?

3. how expensive is it hiring transport/fork lift to and from?

#1 Not quite sure what your meaning here.? You will have a register machined into the surface for the rails to sit against so won't need to do that.!

#2 Depends on how well built and braced the machine is, build it right and it will level/setup fine. You shouldn't need to bolt it to the floor as it will be heavy enough it won't walk around any time soon.

#3 Impossible to answer as it will depend on distance and vehicle size etc. You might find it cheaper and easier to ask a machine mover rather than hiring a vehicle, some machine movers will give you a cheaper price if they can do it to suit them when passing on other jobs or return loads. If you get a decent mover I'd expect between £300 -£500 depending on the distance.
Might be worth asking the engineering people as they will be dealing with machine and equipment movers on regular basis.