Cutting Aluminium Composite

[Rye]

Just been up to the "shed" and made a quick video. When moving X, the Z will cut into the spoiler from 0 to about 0.25 when it reaches the other end. So that's not as bad as I thought TBH. The screech on the Y though is great if you want to torture someone:



Would like to get it sorted, although I am thinking of getting a new and stronger base/gantry made (in the summer) and using the motors, etc from the C6040. Be nice to know what some of you guys would charge for making it?

[Chaz]

Just been up to the "shed" and made a quick video. When moving X, the Z will cut into the spoiler from 0 to about 0.25 when it reaches the other end. So that's not as bad as I thought TBH. The screech on the Y though is great if you want to torture someone:



Would like to get it sorted, although I am thinking of getting a new and stronger base/gantry made (in the summer) and using the motors, etc from the C6040. Be nice to know what some of you guys would charge for making it?

Wow, horrible sound. Sounds like something urgently needs lube or realignment or both.

Can you disconnect the ballscrew from the frame and move the frame by hand? Might be worth a try ... if its free and quiet, id then investigate the ballscrew and its mounting.

[Rye]

Yes, sounds sweet doesn't it..lol From the start I've mainly used the nice sounding side of the machine - so I'm not sure if it's a recent development or if it's had the problem from day one. I'll take the plunge tomorrow and see if I can find the problem. Just hope I've still got a machine when I've done...lol