1st Build, Steel, Epoxy 24"x24" for Wood

[Davek0974]

Nice, looking good.

Is that a Fusion tool path??

[wallyblackburn]

Nice, looking good.

Is that a Fusion tool path??

It is. I have to say, of all the hurdles so far Fusion 360 has been the biggest. But, I am finally starting to get the hang of it.

Makes sense, I suppose. I have lots of experience with building stuff and electronics. But, CAD is new to me.

Thanks,
Wallace

[Davek0974]

Its a steep curve but once you get over the top, the fun really starts - there is great satisfaction in designing a part in 3D then converting to tool paths and watching your machine turn it out. :)

[wallyblackburn]

Its a steep curve but once you get over the top, the fun really starts - there is great satisfaction in designing a part in 3D then converting to tool paths and watching your machine turn it out. :)

Yes it is!!! I made a dust shoe top! Getting ready to try the bottom here in a few.



Thanks,
Wallace

[wallyblackburn]

Well, I'm at the point of cutting real stuff:





And - of course - thinking about what I want to do to make this one better AND what I'll be doing for the next one! :)

I am leaning towards a 4x8+ made out of extrusions. Wood-only, so I think extrusions will be fast and adequate. Want to be able to put a whole sheet of plywood on at once. But, just thinking/dreaming at this point.

For this one, I am planning the following:

- 1/2" steel table with a 3/8"-16 hole pattern for bolting down MDF wasteboard, Aluminum pieces, etc.
- 3 or 4:1 belt drive on X- and Y-axis. The X and Z are direct connected. The Y is belt, but 1:1
- More rigid gantry with 1/4" steel end plates and 2040 Rexroth crossbars. With a slanted design to allow more real estate to be accessible
- Maybe filling some of the frame members with something - mortar maybe? Sand?

Thanks to all for the advice gotten here,
Wallace