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

[Boyan Silyavski]

The road to go with this is very simple- buy a CNC mini mill. Fit a DDCSV controller and you will never have any problems. I have had 0 problems from the time i stopped using Mach3 for anything at all.

You could start changing the controller anyway. And as they told you- using single flute mills. And reinforce all as much as possible as cheap as possible.

[JOGARA]

Been a few months. Thought I would update this car crash of a thread with a little something.

As some of you have seen already, I farmed out the work. Glad to say that it has gone really well and has actually save a lot of my time and was totaly worth it.

Went with Scott from Ward Engineering.

Helped me a lot with creating better models for faster and more efficient machining and general things like adding some margin for the powder coat and tolerances.

Overall I could not be any happier. They turned out great and I think I have nearly 40 of this style of case.
Currently have close to 80 more cases being made right now and hopefully around 25 of another part
I should note we did save a few pennies on tooling as these are being powder coated.















Powder coated in house...










I am broke now though so if anyone wants to buy the 80mm spindle LED ring lights from me, either as a blank PCB or as a kit or fully assembled let me know :p
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[Chaz]

Nice work Scott. And that's the difference between Hobby or not.

[spluppit]

Thanks Chaz. Sometimes the right job needs the right equipment to get the consistency and overall quality. These units are also now made in the correct material for the job, so anodising is now a realistic option should that path be looked at again.

Jogara should be given a lot of credit to be frank. He has done pretty darn well considering nearly everything has been stacked against him. 10 out of 10 for bravery and perseverance.


This the next lot being machined.

[AndyGuid]

Been a few months. Thought I would update this car crash of a thread with a little something.

As some of you have seen already, I farmed out the work. Glad to say that it has gone really well and has actually save a lot of my time and was totaly worth it.

@JOGARA, a big thank you from downunder where I have thoroughly enjoyed following your thread, and have learnt loads from it.

Cheers,
Andy

[routercnc]

Usually these things are die cast but I guess volumes are low?

Anyway beautiful work spluppit ! Can’t beat shiny fresh cut aluminium.

[JOGARA]

Any ideas on how to square the gantry?
I need to do some pretty accurate circles in a week or so. Just cut a 22mm hole for a carbon rod and the circle is oval...