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  1. Re: Composite Steel Gantry Mill - Seeking Feedback

    Your simulation does not represent how the strain is transferred from the tool to the workpiece. Pete and I are working with a few different assumptions that change the way that the simulation would...
  2. Re: Composite Steel Gantry Mill - Seeking Feedback

    I think the reason why the community is excited to give feedback here is because you are on a solid path and have the potential to be very successful with your project with a few minor tweaks to your...
  3. Re: Composite Steel Gantry Mill - Seeking Feedback

    My machine is designed to think its a Kern in the same way that a security guard thinks they're a cop.



    Do you have a suggestion of a direction to read into for a stiffness value as it relates...
  4. Re: Composite Steel Gantry Mill - Seeking Feedback

    Do you have a good target for stiffness? The Bamberg thesis is the only source I can find that lists stiffness values as targets for performance classes (10-25 N/um for VMC, 50 N/um for a precision...
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    Re: Trouble sourcing roller guides

    After a little bit more research, I can see that you are correct. The Datron M8 uses a standard linear motion package (Bosch-rexrocth MKX series) for the Y axis that is approximately equal to the...
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    Trouble sourcing roller guides

    Does anyone know a source for roller-style linear guides? about 32" or 800mm

    Of particular interest to me:
    NSK RA Series
    HIWIN RG Series

    Mcmaster has an unknown brand available...
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    Re: Steel structure in EG or just inserts?

    Re-reading my post, I can see I was very unclear. The stitch welding is to avoid distortion to minimize excessive finishing work. The laser cut parts allow for assembly with minimal gaps that might...
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    Re: Steel structure in EG or just inserts?

    Im currently researching the same problem. My concern is that stitch-welding the steel frame would result in tiny (>.005") gaps in the steel joints that would open and close with stress rather than...
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    Sticky: Re: Welcome thread-tell us about you.

    Hello! By day I am currently employed as an NC Programmer for TruPunch and Finn-Power sheet metal punching machines. By Night I run an OpenBuilds MiniMill with 175oz-inch steppers and chinese no-name...
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