Next up was to use the current CNC and my plasma machine torch to cut holes in the tubing for wiring, x axis servo belt, anti whip devices, and such before welding. Biggest challenge was to get the roughly 600lb 10x10 tubing onto the current machine...
***As a note the current CNC is not setup with a water table. Precautions such as multiple fire extinguishers were on hand while cutting this tubing.***
Notches cut in the top of the tubing for the anti whip devices for the ballscrews. I purchased the anti whip devices from Thermwood.
Holes in legs for routing cables and air lines
Holes in bottom of main for routing
I was then able to assemble the right side of the main frame
Here is a video of the plasma running. I dont have a touch off setup so I just zero the z at the top of the tubing.
https://youtu.be/NlsQXWiEFPU
Next up is to finish plasma cutting the Left main tubing and all of the left frame parts then assemble. Then I will have some work to do to get everything on the same plane before welding in the cross members. Would be very nice to have a bedplate to work off of for this process. Open to suggestions on this but my plan is to use my precision levels to set one side flat. Then using a straight edge transfer that plane to the other side. Then level the other side, this should put everything on the same plane, at least close enough since it will be machined.