Originally Posted by
jazzythumper
Doew anyone see any problems with making the Rockcliff desktop CNC machine slightly smaller and making it out of plastic say 5mm or 10mm thick?
6nly we have a laser cutter at university and it would be easier to make the frame work out of this.
Here is the model for you to look at
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Build-a-CNC-Ro...QQcmdZViewItem
With machinery rigidity is the key. Plastic has been used, I've seen builds presented on the Zone. Don't know to what degree of success.
If that is the thickest you can cut, consider laminating several layers to get the degree of rigidity you need.
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