Re: Designing new Router called Maximus
Totally agree that the relative numbers in each paper are what matter and that we can't take the absolute numbers and compare due to different testing methodologies.
I was also surprised that the table on the Okuma M460 does not pass under the portal/gantry. It is regarded as a very stiff machine in the field. True that there is a saddle (on the gantry rather than the table).
My designs have the table passing under the portal.
The integral crossed bearings look interesting. I'm thinking there is a potential weakness / difficulty: maintaining spacing / preventing any relative movement of the 4 cars.
7xCNC.com - CNC info for the minilathe (7x10, 7x12, 7x14, 7x16)