R.DesJardin -
I don't remove the table splash guard when I mount the 4th axis. I do have to remove the two left side screws (because I have yet not re-slotted the slots to let the guard move out 1/4" or so). I clamp the guard down with the feet of the 4th axis clamps so it does not move.
When I have the 4th axis mounted (and usually a Kurt D688 vise mounted as well), I just put the plexiglas screen diagonally across the table (from the far right corner of the guard to the near left corner), and let it ride up over the vise or 4th axis motor. Nothing drips off of the front of the vise, so it works for me.
It works well enough that I have not taken the time to modify anything. I have both the vise and the 4th axis removed right now, so I may do something before I mount them again.
I suggested to Tormach that they slot the guards so that they can move out a little, but I don't think that they care enough to mod their production. They figure you won't want to use coolant with your 4th axis, but I do anyway.
Of course, Randy is in another (upper) league with his enclosure...
Regards,
- Just Gary  |