Sturdy and Fast all Steel CNC , my first build

[Wal]

Just looking at this quickly - go to the top of this page - you'll see 'Thread Tools' which has a 'Printable' option that you can select. From the printable version you can print to a .pdf. You'll still need to do this for every page, though...

[Clive S]

Just looking at this quickly - go to the top of this page - you'll see 'Thread Tools' which has a 'Printable' option that you can select. From the printable version you can print to a .pdf. You'll still need to do this for every page, though...

Nice to see you on again Wal. Also there is an option on the printable version to show 40 posts on one page (at the top right hand side)

[Wal]

Good call on the '40 posts' Clive. Yeah, I've been lurking a bit... I'm around one of the weekends in Feb (8th?) I'll give you a shout and maybe drop in for a cuppa!

Wal.

[f1sy]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum but want to build something similar to this (very similar) I have read the thread a few times and am in the process of re-drawing the design in NX as I am not familiar enough with Sketchup to be confident releasing parts from it for manufacture. Also I think if I redraw it I will have a better idea of exactly how it all works and whether it will still be suitable for my requirements.

Could you please provide exact part numbers for the ball screws and linear rails you have used in this design. I have got the Hiwin catalogues but am unsure of the exact components that have been used. Once I know exactly what is used I can then start modelling these also.

Really enjoy reading the thread and have learned a lot already.

Thanks in advance for any help you can be.

Thanks,
Sy

[Robin Hewitt]

Could you please provide exact part numbers

You forgot to ask what he would do different if he was starting again

[JoeHarris]

You forgot to ask what he would do different if he was starting again

You can see that for yourself by looking at the next one!! Boyan's going to have built 6 or 8 machines by the time I've done one I recon!

[Boyan Silyavski]

The main difference is that i would have done all from aluminum plate, cause i spend too much time cleaning, , aligning, welding, painting, etc. When you draw the line is not that much cheaper and aluminum is more beautiful to look at.

Speaking especially about a machine made for sale , not for one for my self.