Thread: Transporting a large CNC
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17-02-2013 #7The machine in the pic is from a rep site in america not the exact machine I bought.Where is that from? Looks like some sort of repo warehouse. Did they have any more?
I don't indend on doing the move myself just making sure it gets done right, or as close to right as possible the machine is being sold as scrap so its a bit of a salvage job. I have a few options the best of which would be a hiab capable of lifting this, as most are rated at below 3. The other option is a flatbed trailer loaded with a forklift, the tines would need to be long enough to get the full way under the machine. If I use a forklift, I could lift it all the way outside of the building and onto the lorry in one go, otherwise I would need for toe jacks and machine skates or the forklift again to take it outside to the hiab.If you have to ask this question I query whether you are the right person to be doing this move ?
Sorry if this sounds a bit harsh but 6 people don't throw one of these on their shoulders, there is a lot to take into account as regards how it's lifted to prevent distortion etc.
The problem is my end as I only have two telehandlers rated at 3ton each. So I might need use both, one each side of the lorry,lift the machine and then move the lorry forward and lower the router. Cover the machine with a hap for the meantime and then rent a bigger forlift to lift into place.
For the lift I plan to centralise the weight as best as possible, lock all axis in place, spread the forklift tines as wide as possible and cross my fingers.CNC routing and prototyping services www.cncscotland.co.uk
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