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I only used a 150mm angle when I assembled it, so precision is not top notch. But I didn't intend to make a super precision machine, in that case I would have gone to the bank and asked for a loan...

I can't remember how much I've spent building this machine. But even if I did I don't think it would help people.
It all depends on what machines and knowledge you have access to. Most of the parts...

Old spindle vs the new :rolleyes:
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The mounting hole...

I added a counter weight to the Z axis, and what a difference! 7m/min was no problem
Counterbalance for the Z axis - YouTube
Then I tried some steel
5mm deep
1mm stepover
5000rpm
1200mm/min...

Thanks guys :rolleyes:
I'm relying on the positive pressure in the spindle housing to keep the bearings clean. I used cheap AC bearings from VXB.

Back to the pictures.
Had a company make some...

It's for both cooling and oil, and I hope the air pressure willl keep chips away from the bearings.
About TTS:
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Now it's your turn to add some posts then I will continue at page 6 ;)

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Didn't have any round steel..
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Damn, some measurements was wrong in solidworks.....

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Started on the enclosure (it's still not completed..)
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Then I was going to mill a new nutholder(?) ...

What a bummer.. :(
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Hello

I'm looking for a r8 spindle shaft and the X/SX3 shaft seems pretty good.
LittleMachineShop has it but is there any other place that has it to? The shaft itself is only $69.91 but freight...

Ah, I see
Keep the pictures (and videos) coming ;)

Looks like a great build :P

But the base looks a bit weak?

"Is this the design with the bearing ball providnig vibration? How did it work out for you?"
-Yes it worked pretty good but when the molds get bigger you really need a strong vibrator.

"What were...

Heres a late update for you.
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Shiny surface?

It has been a while since the last update but the machine has now moved for the first time. (video in the end)

Done some tapping (chair)...

Small update. I've started with the electric cabinet (?)
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These are the transformers I'm using...

To clear things up, its the upper end bearing seat that is to big. Not the "business" end ;)

I don't think you need 5 in both step and dir. Think I have lite 1 in step and 0 in dir, but Im not sure.

Nice big machine you have :D How did you machine the surfaces for the rails?

Last nights progress:
Drilling holes for the mounting screws
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I would like to have a atc, but for now I will use the mt2 spindle shaft I have already.

Todays update (really yesterdays update)
I started making a new spindle housing to make room for two ac...

I will mill some aluminum with small carbide cutters (<10mm) And I don´t want to be at the spindles max speed all day long. But maybe there is some margin to the 5100rpm