Hi all,
Looking for some input...
Here's my new build to cut MDF 'like' foam to make tools and masters for composites. (starting a carbon fiber home furnishings company)
The max part size is 5' x 3' x 1.5'.
The Z is adjustable on the 1" thick drop down plate and figure I'll make a platform similar to what's in the photos for majority of my parts. But it will be nice to have the flexabilty for the larger parts when that time comes. Purchased the Y and Z off ebay already for $400 each. One is a Parker and one is a thomson. The thomson needed a $40 bearing to make it like new again. The Parker was brand new. Both of these retail for $2300 new. For the Y, it will have steel reinforced 2x 3/4" belts driven by a Nema 34 3.3:1 gear reduction motor. The slides and blocks are off fleabay (on their way). The idler end caps slide in and out to adjust the tension. The sliding gantry weight is estimated to be 100lbs!
The spindle will be the 2.2kw Chinese water cooled fleabay specail. Figure since I plan to do this in my garage for a while, I should keep the noise down.
The main structure will be 2" x 2" tubing, approx 1/8" wall.
I'm estimating a $3k build without comp and software. Thoughts? I still need to add some leveling feet but would like your inputs! Thanks
Keith Ray
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Looking for some input...
Here's my new build to cut MDF 'like' foam to make tools and masters for composites. (starting a carbon fiber home furnishings company)
The max part size is 5' x 3' x 1.5'.
The Z is adjustable on the 1" thick drop down plate and figure I'll make a platform similar to what's in the photos for majority of my parts. But it will be nice to have the flexabilty for the larger parts when that time comes. Purchased the Y and Z off ebay already for $400 each. One is a Parker and one is a thomson. The thomson needed a $40 bearing to make it like new again. The Parker was brand new. Both of these retail for $2300 new. For the Y, it will have steel reinforced 2x 3/4" belts driven by a Nema 34 3.3:1 gear reduction motor. The slides and blocks are off fleabay (on their way). The idler end caps slide in and out to adjust the tension. The sliding gantry weight is estimated to be 100lbs!
The spindle will be the 2.2kw Chinese water cooled fleabay specail. Figure since I plan to do this in my garage for a while, I should keep the noise down.
The main structure will be 2" x 2" tubing, approx 1/8" wall.
I'm estimating a $3k build without comp and software. Thoughts? I still need to add some leveling feet but would like your inputs! Thanks
Keith Ray
