Hello,
It's been a while since I actually revisited a build design. Often I am encountered with fabricating stock that challenges the traditional limits of machines I currently own on the shop floor. I have since forced myself to make the time and effort to build a machine platform that I know (the way it's been put together) and how to fix it if problems do occur.
I will be sharing pictures of my experience and posting pictures of the design and build to completion. The premise of the design will include:
1. Using heavy gauge aluminium extrusions with minimum 4mm walls
2. Gantry plates that are fabricated using 1" 6061 grade aluminum stock
3. 20mm linear rails and blocks on X and Y axis
4. Have the ability to support precision ballscrews as well as racks in the near future
5. 2.2kw ATC ISO20 water cooled spindle (since the machine will be used for production, need an ATC)
6. Still deciding on the controller but the Masso Controller looks enticing
If there is any feedback please do not hesitate to provide either by contacting me directly or via post
Shaffin.