This is my first attempt at starting a build log: any help in getting this thing up and running would be appreciated.
I am about ready to start on a CNC router project. i have drawings that I have started for the main frame assembly, and a rough draft of a gantry system. I have NO cnc experience, and NO experience with CAD drawing. I have been a sign designer and mechanic most of my adult life. I have access to several high end drawing programs,{ie} Illustrator CS2, and FlexiSign PRO. I am very proficient with Illustrator.
I have drawn some full scale plans in Illustrator for my table, and gantry. I am planning on building the majority of the frame work from 1.5" x 1.5" 8020 aluminum. My main frame and the gantry will be truss construction. I have rails and pillow blocks for the "X", and "Y" systems. Can some one here look at my plans, and tell me if I will have any deflection problems with the system as I have it currenty drawn? I am about ready to job out the cutting and milling work to get the componants ready for assembly. I would greatly appreciate if someone could review my ideas, and point out anything that I may be over looking. Most of the dimentions are on the drawings, but Since I drew them full size I don't know how to post them on this site, or if they need to be reduced for viewing here?
Thanks. Bob