New and in need of wisdom

[Washout]

Gentlemen,

Another configuration for your consideration - I think is what you guys were on about getting the gantry sides "shorter" by putting the Y axis on top of the x axis bearings. I guess the trade off will be the Z axis being longer below the y axis rails?

Will probably move the x axis nema and ballscrew outside of the gantry "legs" so if needed I can support the beams the x axis supported rails are sitting on.

[JAZZCNC]

Will probably move the x axis nema and ballscrew outside of the gantry "legs" so if needed I can support the beams the x axis supported rails are sitting on.

Much much better and far stronger regards the frame and gantry. Yes bring the ballscrews outside the profile has this will make it stronger still not only allowing supports but brings the screws closer to the gantry and X axis bearings.
I would re think the Z axis as that's very limiting how you have it designed now.? Look around the site and you'll see much better setups.