Quote Originally Posted by eci22 View Post
Thanks for the suggestion JAZZCNC, I didn't show the X axis well enough, it's two pieces of box steel that should help with resonance? Also definitely planning on adding some bracing
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The design as you show it isn't strong enough for a gantry and it will flex/resonate. 50mm box section with 3mm wall is like spaghetti so you will really need to brace it good with nice high up triangulation.