I would like to mount an Avid Pro cnc router vertically to the wall to save space. Anyone see any reason why this would be a problem? Perhaps I would need to go with larger steppers on the Y axis?
I would like to mount an Avid Pro cnc router vertically to the wall to save space. Anyone see any reason why this would be a problem? Perhaps I would need to go with larger steppers on the Y axis?
It should work fine, but the axis that moves vertically will definitely move slower, or at least accelerate slower. A bigger stepper may or may not help, as bigger motors tend to have even less power at higher speeds.
Mounting work to the table can be tricky, as you're always fighting gravity.
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html
Mach3 2010 Screenset
http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html
JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
There's a great write up here: https://forum.avidcnc.com/t/vertical-workholding/34/11