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Hey Gerry...

Unfortunately in Australia, most routers are a plunge type... There have quite a large base and handles making them quite cumbersome in size... My 2.5Hp Bosch Router is about...

Hey Gerry...

Would you know of a link to a supplier on those Hitachi VFD's... I've done a search on Ebay... But no luck...
I know of Hitachi and would rather go with a known brand than a random...

Hey fellas

I think when it comes down to money... For me its the right tool for the right job... Spend the money once and be done with it... I'd rather over engineer things then have constant...

G'day Aaarrghhh!!!
Hahah... Nice username by the way...!
Interesting you bring those issues to light... As far as disagreeing with you I'm new to the world of CNC and would never forgo the words...

Hey Adprinter...

Thanks for sharing... Would you have a link to your build... Especially any photos? I'd like to see your machine and the setup as far as Z axis extents and such... Sounds like it...

Well...

Another delivery arrived today... This time from Keling...

Power Supply KL-5020...

Yay... But still have to order the BOB and bits and pieces from PMDX...
Will be ordering:
1 x...

No worries mate... I'll let you know how I go...
I might just chat to John from Keling and see what he says...
I'll be building mine over quite some time but I'll keep you posted...
Cheers

Hey FannBlade...

Thanks for the link... I don't suppose you would know which wires are paired...
I'm wiring for 220VAC
The document you showed us states...

220Vac – 1st red wire to neutral,...

Hey coloradonewbie...

Thanks for the recommendation.. However I opted for the Keling KL-5020... Going by the gecko site they recommend unregulated DC power so I stuck with that...
I did chat with...

I'll keep that in mind thanks Phife...

I've already purchased a Nema 34 640 oz inch for all axis... The X axis will have 2 due to the machines size...

I'll keep my eyes peeled for 10mm...

Thats interesting reading there hawkmoon...

I can understand your thinking as I'm in the initial phase of designing... Building a machine to a set of specs is definitely more cost effective in the...

Cheers again Gerry!!

You're a wealth of knowledge...
Would you still use a 10mm lead on the Z axis..?

Anyone got suggestions on the Lead of Ball Screws that should be used...

I'm looking at purchasing 16mm Dia Screws with a lead of 5mm... But I have the choice between a 5mm lead or a 10mm lead......

Thanks Gerry...

Yeah I can see what you mean by loosing rigidity...Would I be correct in saying that the center line of the 4 Axis should be the Z Axis extent..? That is if I was using the 4 Axis...

Its been a while since i last posted... I'm still designing...

I have a quick query for anyone out there in the realm of design willing to comment...

How much clearance would be adequate...

Cant argue at that price mate....

I just wanted to see if what I've purchased would do the job using your machine as a guide... Cheers Bud...
I'm currently in the deign phase of my build and...

Nice mate... Very nice...!!
I'm starting with my build and there's always someone out there who makes you change your mind about the design... Gotta be one of the best threads yet... Thanks for...

Damnit...!! I'm from bris and need some advice for a firstime build...
Come on brisvegas...!
Anyone know of any local brissy surppliers of linear motion parts..?

Hey chief...
I've bought the same slze motors for my machine build... Which will be 1200x1800x125 in size... I'm running dual balls screws for the x axis using 1 motor for each ballscrew...
I'm no...

Hey Rodm1954

Nice build mate... Just wanted your opinion... I'm building one myself of similar size... (but probably not as many bells and whistles - I like the arm for the PC)... I'm hoping to...

Gday craver...
Welcome to the forum... Thanks for your comments... I really haven't settled on the base of the thing at the moment... I drew up that cabinet under it as an idea...
I agree, a steel...

I had considered this at first and running the Super PID straight from the 126... I'm no electrician but the 107 provides an isolated source... I don't know if its smart choice... But figured trying...

I allowed a little extra built in as I've still yet to receive the specs on the linear bearings I'm looking at...
The z axis needs some more refining... It may end up a little wider thus reducing...

Hey Paul...
Thanks on the congrats... I've been an avid spectator for far too long... Time to play...
I've chose a solid aluminum construction... Basically its all constructed of Aluminum PFC... An...

Hey Fellas...
I've noticed you've idea of LVL's as a structure and briefly noticed the cons on stiffness...
I'm a chippie by trade and if you're looking for an alternative but still in the realm of...

New machine I'm currently underway with...

This is my first but I've been an avid CNC spectator for some time now...

The machine will have a foot print of 1220x 1800... Still needs a little...

Hey Helicopter John...
I'm looking at a using the same setup as what you have chosen... I spoke with morestuff from PMD and they are releasing a single port version for slaving drivers...
Let us...

Hey morestuff
I'm starting in my world of CNC and am looking at using this sort of setup... Mostly because of the expansion that can be achieved...
Just curious... the design of my router will use...

Great explanation ynneb...

Simple tutorials like this helps us newbies who aren't in an electrical profession understand things of this nature...
Better to understand whats going on rather than...

I suppose I should have left a few calculations in my last post...
My intention is to build a new machine
2 motors running the X axis - due to its size
1 Motor for both the Z and Y axis'

Have...