CNC Router V1.0 (For Cutting Multiple Materials)

[biketrialsdave]

Hi all,

More progress has been made and my bank account is starting to hurt! I sorted the bolt problem, counter-bored the plate for M10 socket caps and then heli-coiled the extrusion to match.

I am taking photos as I go so I think I will do a big dump of information in one go rather than little updates every so often.

I have started to really think more about swarf and coolant removal during/after machining. Hopefully the paint diagram below will help explain what I'm thinking about doing. The gap will allow me to brush swarf straight off and into a bucket under the bench. Would the proposed design weaken the frame too much?



EDIT: Infact, could I even remove that extrusion completely or is it going to put too much outwards pressure on the sides?

[biketrialsdave]

Very productive day today.

Sneaky peak...

[sinnsvak]

Looking good!

[Clive S]

Coming along nicely keep up the good work you are getting there

[JAZZCNC]

Looking good Dave keep it rolling mate. .

[JoeHarris]

Nice work Dave. Don't tell me you didn't enjoy that counterboring?!

[biketrialsdave]

It was very satisfying. Made a big mess though!

[biketrialsdave]

Getting there slowly!

[JAZZCNC]

Getting there slowly!

Like eating an Elephant Dave.? . . .Small bites at time then before you know it your eating desert. .

[JoeHarris]

And desert is the electronics?!