CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

[biketrialsdave]

Still tons of work to go but a few pics of the latest design... I went back and reduced the overall size fairly substantially as I realised I didn't need it. I'm a lot happier with the general direction now.

[routercnc]

Coming together but . . .

the spindle hangs a long way out in front of the gantry - what's happening with the Z axis? Can you show a side view of the Z axis ? Is it profile rails on Z - looks like they are very close together and possible you are not pocketing the ballscrew etc. therefore giving large overhang.

Stiffness drops off significantly as you move out from the gantry so worth getting it more compact if possible.

[JAZZCNC]

Dave drop that Linear stage for the Z axis it's massive weak spot on machine.

I'd also look to beef those plates holding motors etc but other than those 2 things it's coming together nice. .

Edit: didn't see Rout's post same thing really.

One other thing regards the Drop bracket on the Y axis at rear it needs more support from a brace.