Thanks for the replies. My dads got the lower frame priced up built from a company who does work at his company. They gave the choice of carbon steal or aluminium in 50x50x3mm. I will see if i can have the design tweeked. I know they will do a first rate job as they do all sorts of precision work.

Ive just been working through the costs, to see if im in the right ball park. Do these seem right so far or does anyone know where i could get items for a better cost?



Hiwin 20 Rails 4x (off cut of two will build z axis) £155.15 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/750mm...832489900.html
Hiwin 20 Bearing blocks 12x £222.42 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PC-E...048643961.html
Gantry Profile £72.02 http://www.metallin.co.uk/
ball screws £250
spindle £183 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-2KW-WATE...item3f0a793189
steppers
drivers
controller
aluminium


Thanks again

Trev