CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

[Clive S]

Believe it or not I am not trying to copy you Clive!

If you was, I would be more than excited, but I don't see the resemblance to mine if it is me you are referring too. ..Clive

[biketrialsdave]

Oops! I meant Dean...it's been a long day.

Nice machine though! :)

[JAZZCNC]

Oops! I meant Dean...it's been a long day.

Nice machine though! :)

No problem with copying my stuff and you wouldn't go far wrong copying clives either it's an excellent machine.!

[Clive S]

No problem with copying my stuff and you wouldn't go far wrong copying clives either it's an excellent machine.!

Your so kind. But I wouldn't go that far ..Clive

[biketrialsdave]

I think the end is nearly in sight!!

All steel plate is currently 3mm ("Y axis "end stops" and end plate attaching bed), should I make this thicker? Will there be any problems welding it to 3mm thick box section? I have a friend who works at a laser cutting place so I'm hoping to get those pieces cut there.

[biketrialsdave]

Any comments on the above would be appreciated =) I think I need to start looking at places to get the aluminium milled soon!

I've been a bit distracted with designing my own stepper drivers but going to put that to the side until I have the mechanical design all done.

[EddyCurrent]

I think it would be better to extend the Z axis rear plate to meet up with the bottom plate, like this; it's not shown on this photo but my ball nut fits on the inside of that plate.



3mm plate is too thin I reckon, I used 10mm flat bar for brackets, maybe 6mm would do, see what others say about it.