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  1. #1
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    steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Hi.
    Joined here a long while back when i started my first build. Got about 80% done then moved and sold off parts.
    Now im back with another build which i will finish.
    Its a fixed gantry with cut size of 450x450. Some specs are:
    10mm braced steel base which has been ground flat.
    X axis- 25mm hiwin rails, 15mm nsk ground ballscrew 10mm pitch
    Y axis- 15mm star rails, 12mm nsk ground ballscrew, 10mm pitch
    Gantry- Sides 19mm steel ground and machined with precision cast angle suports. Gantry beam, 15mm steel ground and machined with rail slots for lining up.
    Z axis- linear actuator 200mm travel, 15mm thk rails, 12mm thk ballscrew 5mm pitch, Its aluminium but solid as.
    No electrics yet, but will be steppers and geckos i think.
    Spindle i have got is a tecknomotor 0.75kw DB model.
    Here is a mock up of where i am so far.
    Hope you like
    Barry.

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  2. #2
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Here's a shot of inside of z axis. Industrial unit, even has remote grease ports.

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  3. #3
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Very interesting. Continue updating us as you progress.

  4. #4
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Looks like you are doing a very nice job.

    Russ

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Wow...nice looking machine so far!!

  6. #6
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    What do you want to cut with that machine? Seems nice.

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Thanks guys. I will be cutting plastics and aluminium, the usual.
    Thats why i have decided to build it in steel and get proper machining done so it will be quite rigid.
    Also the spindle i have coming has double angular contact bearings and although only 0.75kw it has max power and torque at 12000rpm which will help.
    Heres a close up of the gantry parts.

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Bit of an update.
    Spindle arrived, very happy i spent a bit extra and got the better model.
    Also got an ethernet smooth stepper brand new unopened off ebay for almost half price. Pays to look around.
    Been drilling and tapping lots of holes for mounts etc.
    Added braces/ribs to back of gantry beam. 15mm x 40mm bright steel. Gantry now pushing 40kg bare and very solid.
    Next i'll add some bracing to gantry sides.
    Heres a couple of pics.

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  9. #9
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Looks like a nice build. How did you get the steel base ground flat - cost? The z-axis assembly looks cool - your own design? Are the slots on the sides for sensors? Do you have any CAD files to share for the z-axis?
    Keep up the good work.
    cheers.

  10. #10
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Hi.
    The base i got from a scrap yard for $100.It was an old circuit board loader. Soon as i saw it was a ground top i made an offer.
    Then based my build around its size.
    The z axis is from ebay. No way i could make something like it.
    Yes the slots are for adjustable limit and home switches.

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Time for a bit of an update. While waiting for some parts to be machined i thought i'd start on the electronics.
    Found a used control box at a scrap machinery yard that happened to have a nice torridal transformer, Siemans 24v power supply
    and various connectors, switches and plenty of wire to use.
    So i have made a linear power supply delivering 69 vdc at the caps. for motors. Siemans ps for my BOB. Got a 5vdc ps for the ESS.
    I found a gecko G201x cheap which i'll use for the z and got 2 Leadshine em806's for x and y.
    Arranging the components was fun and its a bit tight but i still have room for another Em806 for a future 4th axis,
    I have added an E stop button/relay. Relay for limit/home switches.
    Heres some pics. when i brought and how it is now.
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Time for an update.
    Been waiting to have some parts machined ( big thanks to ozitriton for his help )
    Just a mock up for now, still need to drill and tap more holes. But i think its looking good.

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    Update time 2 yrs later.
    After selling our place and moving, buying another place and renovating for the last 2 yrs including a new work shed i have been able to dig out all the pieces and start reassembling my router. Got it mounted to a new steel base. 3 leadshine nema 23 425oz motors. Laser cut motor mounts. Vfd hooked up and spindle running.looking at getting a 450x450 20mm steel table top which will be ground both sides drilled and tapped grid holes then hardened. About the same price as cast ally tooling plate but durable I'd say?
    Anyway a few pics.

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    Need to work out posting pics right way around

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    One of the reasons I hate moving is the inability to get things done.

    Hopefully you will have this up and running soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wizard View Post
    One of the reasons I hate moving is the inability to get things done.

    Hopefully you will have this up and running soon.
    .

    Yeah im sick of moving too. The renos are pretty much finished now. And one good thing is i was able to get a decent shed built for myself. Not huge but big enough for my machining hobbies.
    Had a great time finding all the pieces and rebuilding / re aligning everything.
    I've got mach3, my ess all steppers and vfd/spindle set up and running.
    Had the x and z axis moving.
    Just doing the y axis pulley and motor setup.
    Going to make a temp mdf table to get me up and running for the time being.
    Funny thing is is i already have a list of improvments i can make.
    Hopefully post a vid of it running soon.

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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Made up a temp MDF table top to get me going until i sort out what to make the real one out of.
    Also had my first test run of all the axis. have to say to see it running is a great feeling after starting this back in 2016.
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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    quick video of first movements


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    Re: steel/aluminium fixed gantry build

    Great job, well done!

  20. #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by ericks View Post
    Great job, well done!
    Cheers.
    Now that its going im wanting to spend all my time getting it finished and start cutting.

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