Just curious if anyone has built or considered cutom building a 5-Axis machine. I am currently in the part collecting stage of building my own 3-axis machine, but would like to be able to machine smallish, circular, extremely complex shapes (i.e. turbine and compressor wheels).
I sort of have an idea of how I would like to lay it out, but would appreciate any feedback.
-The usual X and Y movements provided by THK LM guides.
-A cradle assembly which moves on the XY and carries a rocking pivot on which is mounted a rotary table.
-Z axis on fat THK KM Guides.
Any thoughts?
Jim