Re: Show how to build a CNC machine from the very beginning to the end
Originally Posted by
louieatienza
As to using FEA for small machine design that's a bit ludicrous. Manufacturers do this to make the strongest machine with the least material. The software alone costs more than some of the machines.
The student version of SolidWorks includes their FEA software, so it is not unreasonable for individuals to do this sort of analysis (assuming you re a student). The retail cost of everything that comes with the student edition is >$14k.
Originally Posted by
louieatienza
There was a guy in the router section that used FEA on a build... MADE OF 2X4's! With LM rails screwed in. Needless to say it didn't perform well at all.
Kind of not seeing the forest for the trees.
Tim
Tormach 1100-3, Grizzly G0709 lathe, Clausing 8520 mill, SolidWorks, HSMWorks.