Thread: Gantry style CNC mill
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24-07-2017 #1
@A_Camera, you are absolutely right, also i wouldn't be able to level the machine with the wheels.
i thought about a hybrid solution of using 2 wheels at the back and 2 anti-vibration legs at the front for stability.
there will also be corner brackets all around.
could you share an image of your solution?
thanks!Last edited by giladv; 24-07-2017 at 11:44 AM.
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24-07-2017 #2
There is really nothing to show. The machine is resting on four wooden blocks and the wheel is suspended by about a millimetre or two. If I need to move the machine I lift one end, remove two of the blocks, lower on the wheels and do the same for the other two feet. This gives me enough clearance to move it around. I think four steady feet is better than two with wheels.
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25-07-2017 #3
Nice work so far. Can you show the detail behind the Z axis top covers. I'm guessing servo drive via belt to the top of the ATC spindle pulley?
Also, are the gantry ends just covers, or machined from solid (!)
I've looked at that skyfire spindle many times before and been very tempted. Let us know how you get on with it.Last edited by routercnc; 25-07-2017 at 07:07 AM.
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25-07-2017 #4
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26-07-2017 #5
looks brilliant!
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28-07-2017 #6
hello everyone!
the gantry ends (and all other parts) are machined from solid 7075 T651 but those are covers as well.
i'm including some images without the covers for clarification
Updates
this week iv'e FINALLY got my UDOO x86 single board PC which will be paired with Dynamotion's Kflop motion controller to create what i hope
is the best hobby solution today for machine control. (more updates on this soon)
also, the work has begun on the machined parts(!!)
Last edited by giladv; 28-07-2017 at 10:49 AM.
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28-07-2017 #7
Hi giladv,
Very interested in your project as I am thinking of building something of similar compact size in the near future and your design looks great.
I also use Kflop with my CNC mill and I love it.
One question, the 1.8 spindle servo, can you tell us what servo you are planning to use? Is is a dedicated spindle servo for higher revs or just the usual 3000 revs?
Edward
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