7' X 4' Combi

[Ricardoco]

OK gents I will run that through a V-carve simulation with an 8mm cutter (two flute) and see what i get and if any alterations will be required to take into consideration the radiuses, although i Know i wont be doing the job myself it will give me an idea of what the finished part will look like..


Rick

[Ricardoco]

Ok Ive altered the design to put in some registers (In Red) and opened the channel to allow for a standard 1605 ballnut bearing seats are all now standard as well Im going to transfer this lot to V0Carve and run the simulation to see if i get any surprises. All the bearing and ballnut mounts are now seperate and adjustable, there is ample access for Lubrication as well



You can only see one side of the registers but take my word for it they are there..

Rick

[JAZZCNC]

Rick simple thing but worth doing is putting the register on the first pic at the top not bottom it makes setup easier has the register sits on the bearings machined edge while bolting up.

[Ricardoco]

Rick simple thing but worth doing is putting the register on the first pic at the top not bottom it makes setup easier has the register sits on the bearings machined edge while bolting up.

Ahhhh cheers Jazz, I had to read that twice LOL yeh makes sence now, Thats wont take two ticks as the bearings are 46 wide and the pockets were 48 so ive just moved 1 wall in 1 mm so ill move that back out and the other one in, that will still give me 1 mm free play in the pocket.

Rick

[Jonathan]

Rotating nut assemblies for your X axis ballscrews are ready:

[Ricardoco]

Rotating nut assemblies for your X axis ballscrews are ready:

Blimey Now the pressure is on, i was working on the Z whilst i was waiting for these, Looks like i better get my arse in gear!! Thankyou Jonathan, I know you worked over Christmas to get these out for me, I look forward to seeing the posty when he delivers these..

Rick

[Ricardoco]

Just a quick snap to add to the collection!! X axis bits.




Rick

[Ricardoco]

First V-Carve Output Simulation, using 8mm Endmill, It looks so simple when you look at this picture.... Well its not.. This is just the backplate from the Y-side.



I Used the Sketchup model just for dimensions, and re-drew the lot in V-Carve, none of this fancy importing stuff, it never goes right for me..

Rick

[JAZZCNC]

Rick the trick is to import the 3D model then extract the edges, dump the model and the lines not required and use these for the toolpaths. . .. . . . Simplizzz

Edit: This happens all the time. Folks ask me to make stuff and send me 3D models taking ages over making them only for me to just explode them for the 2D lines/arcs.!! . . . . .If they just asked in first place could have saved them hours. . Lol

[Ricardoco]

Rick the trick is to import the 3D model then extract the edges, dump the model and the lines not required and use these for the toolpaths. . .. . . . Simplizzz

Edit: This happens all the time. Folks ask me to make stuff and send me 3D models taking ages over making them only for me to just explode them for the 2D lines/arcs.!! . . . . .If they just asked in first place could have saved them hours. . Lol

Jazz if you dont mind me asking, What cam software do you use to output to mach?

Rick