Newbie CNC Build

[JunkieHobbo]

@JAZZCNC: Thanks again for the reply and your time.

When you build this machine you need to incorporate as much adjustabilty as possible.

I really like your way of thinking, that the machine should incorporate adjustability. I like the modular approach aswell, I do feel this would be a far easier build for me by doing it this way with minimal welding.

BUT

Just a quick question, I know another question! :whistling: Will the bolted sections hold up and keep structural stability as good as the welding would? I am asking because it is a CNC machine that works on precision and bolts are " not a fixed" part of the structure, so there is a chance for them to loosen, how would you solve this problem? Then again, I could be obviously missing something here as usual.

Regarding the Plates, the pics answered my Question 1000%, Thanks again!

[JAZZCNC]

BUT

Just a quick question, I know another question! :whistling: Will the bolted sections hold up and keep structural stability as good as the welding would? I am asking because it is a CNC machine that works on precision and bolts are " not a fixed" part of the structure, so there is a chance for them to loosen, how would you solve this problem? Then again, I could be obviously missing something here as usual.

Well think about it Just about every CNC machine even those costing 10's thousands of pounds are bolted together in some form or another. . . . They are not welded in one piece.!!
The bolted sections will hold up fine so long as you use correct size and good quality bolts and tighten them correctly. If you want to ensure they don't move then use locking/locateing pins.!!. . but they don't move if good quality bolts with locking washers with a bit of thread lock for good measure.!