1200mmX900mmX170mm 4axis cnc

[Nr1madman]

Sorry I forgot to mention that the total height is 280mm.
I have read at another thread here , that to eliminate the forces when Z axis is cutting, the carriege must be at least at 250 mm from their outer sides.

Hello !
I think you (or me) has misunderstood..
The bearings on x axis your long axis should be wider preferably so that the tip of the cutter is between them when viewing the machine from the side.
The y axis bearings on gantry can be closer.

If you use 90x90x4 steel with no welding, how will you close the ends to be able to bolt there?

[Nickhofen]

Hello !
I think you (or me) has misunderstood..
The bearings on x axis your long axis should be wider preferably so that the tip of the cutter is between them when viewing the machine from the side.
The y axis bearings on gantry can be closer.

If you use 90x90x4 steel with no welding, how will you close the ends to be able to bolt there?

How close can be the bearings on the gantry so I can have good accuracy and eliminate the tolerance when torgue applied on Z axis ?
The ends of the tubes is going to be welded with steel flanges, I prefer minimum welding for minimum stress and to be able to adjust- align everything.