suggested equipment to retro fit a 6040 yoocnc

[martin54]

Not sure I understand the logic here, if your going to the expense of replacing the motors, drivers, power supply & spindle then why don't you just build the whole machine from scratch, you would end up with a far better machine all round for the sort of money you would spend buying & converting a machine. Even with basic hand tools it's achievable & there are always guys on here available to machine any parts you may need made for you.

[madprof1]

Not sure I understand the logic here, if your going to the expense of replacing the motors, drivers, power supply & spindle then why don't you just build the whole machine from scratch, you would end up with a far better machine all round for the sort of money you would spend buying & converting a machine. Even with basic hand tools it's achievable & there are always guys on here available to machine any parts you may need made for you.

If there was anyone on here withe experience in building frames from scratch who would I contact?

I am in the UK so prices on parts here especially thick aluminium + machining is just far more than the 6040 yoocnc chassis only. Unless of course there are better designs that have proven their worth via users in this forum.

A german lead screw is 129 quid on its own lol I mean crazy prices like that. Side supports 100 quid a panel + machining. Profiles and rails before you know it 899$ + delivery + import is not so bad.

I tell you what if you can post some links to costs of parts then yes your answer really is starting to make sense.

Any pointers or names would be welcomed

Thanks

[martin54]

Meant to add, you could ask anyone who has made their own machine for some advice, most would be happy to help from what I have read, if your looking for someone to build it for you then that's a different matter entirely & I would put up a seperate post asking for that sort of service, see what sort of response you get & take it from there but I would get a couple of quotes at least & if possible meet up with the person. As for who I really couldn't say as it's not my place & I don't know anyone well enough either.