My new 6040 improvement plan.

[PaisleyPCdoctor]

I understand what you're saying and I agree to a point. Of course it's not going to be as good as a £10k+ machine, but I don't think it's as bad as you say. The newer models are build far better than the older (coupla years only) models. Either way, my only option is to try to improve in its weaknesses as much as I can and learn whilst doing it. It's fun anyway.

Take a look at this video (especially around 8minutes in). He's on my school of thought that the wiring is the main problem now, not the mechanics.

https://youtu.be/fdfJ_WZTxJY

[Boyan Silyavski]

Is it supported or unsupported rails?

If its for a hobby and occasionally using it, there is nothing wrong. / Did i just say that??? / . But if you are trying to make something and sell it... And not to speak of if you are accepting online orders. One needs a totally reliable machine for this. Or it will be pulling hair 24h

[PaisleyPCdoctor]

The y axis rails are supported, the x axis is 2x20mm unsupported shafts (and ballscrew).
Z axis 2x13mm unsupported shafts with ballscrew.