Re: 2019 CNC mill build log
Looks good so far! I'm in a very similar boat myself, i just started modeling up the enclosure last night for Craigslist find Taig rebuild. I also reverse engineered the mill probably to a degree of detail that is completely unnecessary for most purposes but its accurate to build the enclosure around and looks cool in simulations :) Subscribed to see how your enclosure came out. How much did all this cost you so far?
Re: 2019 CNC mill build log
I downloaded the mill model already done in STL format so I converted it to SolidWorks parts and assembly's so I could build the enclosure. The cost of the enclosure will be around £750 around 1200usd. so not cheap but I never cut corners on my projects to save a few quid its just the way I am ;-)
Re: 2019 CNC mill build log
The worktops came today cut and fitted by my mate Andy ( Thanks Andy :D )
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/17.jpg
The top parts are only to align the worktop I now need the panels which don't ship until the 1st so I hope they come before good Friday or I will be stuck until next week now.
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Really nice setup you're building, thanks for sharing the eye candy!
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So all of the panels came yesterday so I have spent the morning building the rest of the enclosure. The top, sides and back panels are 10mm White Ex-Cel Integral Foam PVC and the doors are 5mm Lexan.
All in all I am very happy with the way the enclosure has gone and it looks very nice indeed. I am really chuffed at how sturdy it is it seems very strong indeed.
See the pics below for the finished enclosure with the mill in rough position.
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/19.jpg
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/20.jpg
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http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/26.jpg
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/27.jpg
So the next step will be the electrics etc I will keep you all posted how it goes.
Re: 2019 CNC mill build log
looks great! MY only comment would be how are you going to adjust your split nut if you need too? you'll have to unbolt the mill to get the table out of the way far enough. Not a huge deal, but you may find it annoying
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All observations and suggestions/comments gratefully received.
I am not sure what you call the split nut but if it is the big nut that holds the Z column in place then there is an access hole in the rear colmn brace plate.
If there is another nut I have over looked let me know while I have a chance to look at the design.
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/28.jpg
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/29.jpg
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Hes talking about the split nut of the lead screw. But you should be able to pull the entire y carrage out to get to the x axis.
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Yep with you now yes I would just pull the entire carriage off or undo the mill and remove from cabinet it only 3 bolts and a few wires all easy to get too.
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yup, that's the guy I was referring too. I did the exact same thing on my first enclosure. I ended up cutting an access panel in the side so I could position the table in the right spot and slide the table thru it and out of the way.
either way, it still looks fantastic.
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Been a bit busy with other things of late so not lots of progress but I managed to do a bit this weekend.
I have fitted the 3 x 300mm LED Strip lights. I 3D printed 45 degree mounting blocks for the lights to screw too and I used computer type self tapping screws after pilot drilling to secure the brackets to the panels.
I then 3D printed some wire securing tabs and secured them to the panels in the same way.
I mounted a 24v 2.5A PSU on the rear panel this will be switched from the Zelio smart relay and HMI when it is installed.
The pictures are a bit deceptive the lights are very bright and illuminate the entire enclosure very well indeed.
I also 3D printed the stepper motor covers sanded and coated in epoxy resin these are now awaiting final sanding and paint.
I am 3D printing the HMI mounting box at present as thats the next step.
See the pics below.
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/30.jpg
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/31.jpg
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The wire clip tabs 3D printed
http://www.01space.co.uk/pics/taig/enclosure/500/41.jpg
This is the HMI screen mount on the 3D pinter is a 15h print
