1st Build, Second machine

[dstivens]

hello, i was just wondering how you connect the ali profile together? i cant work it out from the photos. im building something similar to this design and need to mount the pieces the best i can

Cheers

[JAZZCNC]

hello, i was just wondering how you connect the ali profile together? i cant work it out from the photos. im building something similar to this design and need to mount the pieces the best i can

Cheers

Probably best if I answer this question.!

There are numerous ways but Micheals frame is bolted together using a combination of Profile manufactures specific fasteners, T-nuts etc and ordinery bolts which go into drilled and tapped holes in the profile.

I've attached some pics may help show better.

[dstivens]

Probably best if I answer this question.!

That's perfect! thank you very much :tup:

[m.marino]

Folks,

Great news Ball screws are here and will be shipped to Jazz tomorrow. Also, with the aid of my wife we swapped the ball screws nuts without loosing a single ball bearing from either of them. I will admit that we set up and had a plan and soft cloth under the ball screws as we transferring them.

Right now trying to figure out how to use IGUS chain (or something like it) in the space I have to use for protection of the power/control cables to the motors and the spindle. I can fit it no problem. Problem is figuring out how to mount it. My error, though not a large one and from what I am seeing correctable.

Michael

[m.marino]

Well here is some very good progress photo's and things are moving forward. Jazz, you're doing a great job and thanks.

Will get more up as able.

Michael