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  1. #1
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    3'x3' machine build

    Well I sold my other machine to help with our purchase of our first house :-( I guess it was worth it lol. Anyways the machine is 3'x3' smaller then my other machine but should make it more rigid of a machine. Anyways check it out, I've added pictures of my Z axis (last two)

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Nice! Is this a kit?

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    It can be hint hint 👍👍

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Quote Originally Posted by mike2768 View Post
    It can be hint hint 👍👍

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    3'x3' machine build

    A little update, Still waiting on a few parts (ballscrews, Y, Z mounting bracket)

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    what sizes are the 80/20 and the alumuinm plate?share any measurements?parts list?

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Quote Originally Posted by daddywoofdawg View Post
    what sizes are the 80/20 and the alumuinm plate?share any measurements?parts list?
    The 8020 I used are the beam is there 3060 (3"x6") @ 36" the side and center rails are the 1530 (1.5" x 3") the end frames are 1/2" 6061 aluminum (4"x36") the upright are only 1/2" I went the a thiner upright because, to keep weight down a bit. But I will bolt and support on the outside of them some of the 1530 extrusion this will make rigid and strengthen the uprights alot. I've done the same thing on my first machine I built and it cut aluminum very well and wood well it ripped throught that no problem.

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Here's a link to my first machine with a few parts I made from it.

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cn...e-rebuilt.html

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Well another update waiting on a few more parts to come in, they where shipped just have to wait :-( getting a little closer, can't wait to get it all together then let the chips fly

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Here's another update. I had to change where one of the ballscrew are, but all and all It turned out awesome. What do you think.
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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Outstanding !!! You on the east or west ? Or somewhere in the middle up there ?

    How did you manage to attach the linear rails to the gantry ??? The channels matched with both sides of pre drilled holes on the rails ??

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Quote Originally Posted by Kru82 View Post
    Outstanding !!! You on the east or west ? Or somewhere in the middle up there ?

    How did you manage to attach the linear rails to the gantry ??? The channels matched with both sides of pre drilled holes on the rails ??
    Sorry are you asking where I live. If so I'm in Ontario. The linear rail line and bolt right up to the 3060 (3"x6") extrusion. I used TBR20mm rails and bearings, that's the ones that bolt/line up to the 8020 extrusion slots.

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    I was from further west in Alberta but now in the Dallas Fort Worth area . Putting my jig saw puzzle together with a mix and match of extruded profiles . When it does finally get done , then make the parts for a better one for sure .

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Ya I'm trying to get this machine done, so I can make some nicer plates and other parts that I made by hand. I hope in the next month the chips will be flying

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    3'x3' machine build

    Here's a little update; I've had this THK kr33 actuator for a while and figured this would be the faster way to get up and running. I plan on making a new Z axis with square profile rails. The Z isn't mounted yet it's just on with one bolt, still need to drill and tap 4 holes. I have some THK SHS25 rails and bearing coming for the bottom axis. I will also change out the cross axis with either 20-25 profile rails. Here a few pics, I've figured out how to mount the ballscrews that came to short.

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    I had some time today, I changed out the TBR rails and bearing. Wow these THK SHS25 sure made things are a lot more rigid now. I've included a few pic's.

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    Re: 3'x3' machine build

    Looking good... fire it up!

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