Newbie looking at 6040 (China CNC) for polypropylene 15mm sheet

[Snapper]

What model of those extrusion channel nuts do I need for this X6-2200L?

I can't remember, I had a new solid bed made for mine, I think they were 8mm. Get m6 or even m5 if you like. KJN sell them, but they charge an arm and a leg for delivery if you're not nearby.

[JOGARA]

Ordered that vice and a new plate for leveling it.


Just saw this on FaceBook. No idea why I haven't seen this idea posted around before. Would have saved hours.
Will be testing it with this new vice.

Wait. Could have just printed a holder for the part and mounted it onto the base of the cnc machine....
Well at least the new vice will be a good paper weight...

I can't remember, I had a new solid bed made for mine, I think they were 8mm. Get m6 or even m5 if you like. KJN sell them, but they charge an arm and a leg for delivery if you're not nearby.

Thanks.
I have emailed them to see if they can confirm what size.
The gap at the top is 8.5mm and the OD of the threads is 7mm.
Can't pull them out atm as the machine is running.

[m_c]

You do realise those MarkForged jaws aren't plastic?
MarkForged produce carbon fiber and metal 3D printers.


I never seen the Gerardi vice offer :-/
I'll give Cutwel a call once I'm feeling a bit more flush, as I could really do with behaving for a couple months to let finances recover from last years expenses.

[JOGARA]

You do realise those MarkForged jaws aren't plastic?
MarkForged produce carbon fiber and metal 3D printers.


I never seen the Gerardi vice offer :-/
I'll give Cutwel a call once I'm feeling a bit more flush, as I could really do with behaving for a couple months to let finances recover from last years expenses.

I print PLA 'Carbon fiber' xD

I don't actually mean to use them, just test fit before making aluminium ones..
But even so, would be fine if it was a large block that you sit the part in for chamfer operation?

[m_c]

I would think so for chamfering.

I'm not sure I'd trust them for anything involving much higher cutting forces though, but there is only way to find out..

[JOGARA]

I would think so for chamfering.

I'm not sure I'd trust them for anything involving much higher cutting forces though, but there is only way to find out..

Might give it a go. Would make a nice little YouTube video.

[JOGARA]

Bit of Googlering and a few people are saying that it is M8 that one wants.

Yea shipping on KJN.


RS does some extrusion stuff though, these look about right?
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/conne...nents/3900379/