Ready Steady Eddy

[Wobblycogs]

I agree, that is a very nice looking frame, in fact this is turning out to be one of the best build threads. The earlier posts discussing the electrical side of the build have been really useful and a great inspiration for my build. I've ordered a lot of my parts from Chalcon as well (good find), I'm just waiting for a larger case as the one I ordered initially was a bit on the small side.

[JAZZCNC]

Missed this.! . . Coming on nice Eddy. .

[njhussey]

Looking good Eddy!! This is inspiring me to pull my finger out and get on with my build. I've not done any electrical bits or welding now for weeks as I just don't seem to have the time either at work in breaks or at home

[EddyCurrent]

You might have read in another thread that I'm having trouble getting my spindle running in Vector Speed mode, I've tried everything so have had to finally contact ABB.
Also I got the frame moved out of garage to workshop and it reminds me of the time we bought a three seater reclining sofa, it looked just right in the showroom but when we got it home it was as big as a tank so back it went !. Anyway it means I need some structural alteration so I've got the lintels (it's a double skin block wall with cavity) and intend cutting a doorway from the workshop through into the adjoining wood store. This will be 're-purposed', as they say, into a 'consumables and wood' store which will allow a reshuffle of machinery and hence space for the cnc router. It all sounds very grand but the consumables and wood store will only be about 3m x 1.4m

[JAZZCNC]

You might have read in another thread that I'm having trouble getting my spindle running in Vector Speed mode, I've tried everything so have had to finally contact ABB.

So what was the outcome.?

[EddyCurrent]

They told me to do what I'd already tried so I've sent more info on parameters and spindle motor data, don't expect a reply for a few days but you never know.

[EddyCurrent]

At last, structural alterations finished to workshop, what a damn mess it makes cutting a doorway through double skin concrete blocks. I've also rearranged the shed layout and there's room for everything now.
Frame now painted and rail bearing beams mounted. The shims worked okay but if you imagine the Forth Rail Bridge it's a bit like that where the 'humps' are in the gaps between the bolted flanges. Of course when I say humps I'm talking about 0.2mm. Now that's not so bad, but, and it's been said before by others, looking at the ends of the beams they are leaning very slightly out which means the rails and hence linear bearings are also going to lean out. To get things moving I have therefore decided to epoxy the top surface and to just for diversity (and cost) can anyone see a product here Polyester - Standard, Silicone Rubber items in MB-Fibreglass store on eBay! that might fit the bill, I think I need 2 to 3mm max thickness.

Also more news on the issue with ABB drive + Elte spindle, soon.

[njhussey]

Now that's not so bad, but, and it's been said before by others, looking at the ends of the beams they are leaning very slightly out which means the rails and hence linear bearings are also going to lean out.

Sounds like a persuader is called for...and if the small one doesn't work then get the big one out :)

[EddyCurrent]

Sounds like a persuader is called for...and if the small one doesn't work then get the big one out :)

That only works for fitters so I'm thinking about wedging a few screwdrivers in

[Boyan Silyavski]

... To get things moving I have therefore decided to epoxy the top surface and to just for diversity (and cost) can anyone see a product here Polyester - Standard, Silicone Rubber items in MB-Fibreglass store on eBay! that might fit the bill, I think I need 2 to 3mm max thickness.

Also more news on the issue with ABB drive + Elte spindle, soon.

Eddy,why experiment if you know what works for sure? West System Epoxy 105/209.