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Nope! I actually used a computer case. I found it perfect and a fantastic budget idea for others. Most electrical cabinets I could find of that size were around ~$200-400 AUD, but this was $30. Sure...

Hello Everyone! It's all starting to come together. The X and Y-axis are now up and running and performing well! All limit switches are working, dial gauge tested 10mm accuracy to 0.0001mm, but need...

Minor Update. The shipping of parts is in progress still. 11 CNC Parts complete.

I have taken everyone's advice as much as I can so far, and I'll be learning a lot as we go into it!

Thanks so much for all your help Peteeng. Just curious, what did you think about the assembly method.

Did you also understand the comments from Pipik and can share more light?

Yes this is good point. I had been planning to use the 8080 profile slots and adding some simple, thick Alumun L-Extrusion bolted between the two as a intrum solution. Once the CNC is up and running,...

Good point peteeng. After some research, it seems it is a common issue that I didn't account for. I think until I get setup, I'll put a simple endbit plastic protecting cover (magnets in the top) and...

Minor Update - Detailed design almost finished. All Off-shelf parts ordered and looking to get ~10 parts CNC overseas. The table also built, ended up going the wood road, it's super solid so happy...

While waiting for parts to arrive - table design!

So I'll need to make a table specifically for this machine. An obvious choice is to weld something together, but I don't have a welder! What do...

Minor Update - So all parts are being ordered now then may be a 2-3 month wait for a pallet to ship from China. May be quiet until then.

After that I'll measure up all of the parts, more CAD...

That's all good NIC. The design is pretty much the same as my last post. I still need to add some guard rails etc, but I think I'll just get the right size unequal angle and get it in the right...

Thanks so much NIC for these graphs. It tells me indeed running 10mm lead is critical. I will certainly go dual 10mm pitches for X Axis. The Y-Axis, since I will need to upgrade to 10mm later for...

Thanks very much for the feedback so far everyone. I have taken your points on board and thinking about leaning towards this design as attached. I have taken note of the Z-axis design (rails on...

NIC - One disadvantage of this design is I'll likely lose maybe 50-100mm in x-direction. I guess that's just one disadvantage of this solid design?

This is a good idea, but if the difference between 16 and 20mm is $5 USD for a 700mm length, which is why I was just going to upside if I was going to do it anyway.

This would be very very useful - I'd love to learn how todo do this also. Yes I have got these NEMA34 Motors "86HS11860A4" driven by DMA860 controllers (same as MA860).

Ball Screw Length (between...

This is fantastic NIC77 - Thanks so much for your efforts. I think I will use most of this design. Going to work on it this weekend and will show how it's looking! One question: On the Gantry y-axis,...

I'm getting from a supplier in China :)
This one: https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.4.33524a9fMQU3CG&id=573268857835&ns=1&abbucket=14&skuId=4220935717296

I think you're right Peteeng - I'll remove it - What do you think about the positioning of the ball screws on top of the 80x120 T-Slot Frame? I will cover it with a channel or something similar.

Thanks Cyclestart - I have a router, but I'd certainly need to load some of the milling bits into it right?.. I'll looking how to do that before I hurt myself haha.

So I have taken everyone's...

I'm impressed with The Ripper CNC - ripper – the different CNC – MAXMALI.COM
I'm updating my CAD to be something a bit similar. It seems to cut aluminum fine, I'm hoping mines a bit more rigid then...

Of course not - I appreciate your warning and it's a good reminder. I'm expecting this to be a month and a months-long project with many sleepless nights. Here I have all the standard tools (cordless...

Good points Peter - Sadly the footprint is important as my partner will kill me if it takes up more space then I am planning! I think you're right, some form of tray is critical - air and lube will...

Peteeng and Nic77 thank you for the replies!

NIC77 - Thanks for the links, these are certainly some heavy-duty machines made for some series stuff, but without a doubt a good note to take some...

I'm starting a design for a medium size (aiming for 800x620 mm overall size) CNC router with its primary purpose for Aluminum but will do wood also. I've been reading these forums and with this type...