controller box questions

[maker of things]

How large of a box do I need to enclose the controller components? I'm planning on a c10 bob, (3) kl-5056 stepper drivers, a kl-600-48 power supply and some sort of fan(s). At some point in the future I will add a 4th kl-5056.
Searching for this info has produced too many hits, or maybe I'm not working it right.

[hoss2006]

A PC case is enough room and they are common affordable choices, those and server boxes, etc.
That's what they're for, housing electronics and you can already have a useful power supply and fans with some.
For that pro look you can get a Nema case from many places like here.
Enclosures Products
Hoss

[SCzEngrgGroup]

Whatever you do, decide how much space you need, then double it. It will not only make wiring easier, but give you room for growth. Invariably, if you buy a box that you think is the "right" size, it WILL end up being too small, probably before you're even done with the initial build. My E-box enclosure is a 24" x 24" x 12" NEMA12 enclosure (found for $99 on E-Bay!), and it's now barely big enough, after three years of improvements and added features.

Regards,
Ray L.

[hoss2006]

How large of a box do I need to enclose the controller components? I'm planning on a c10 bob, (3) kl-5056 stepper drivers, a kl-600-48 power supply and some sort of fan(s). At some point in the future I will add a 4th kl-5056.
Searching for this info has produced too many hits, or maybe I'm not working it right.

Keling (Automation Technologies Inc) Shows an efficient layout of the components you list including 4 drivers in one of their 17x13x5 control boxes.
http://www.kelinginc.net/Controlbox.pdf
Not much room for expansion in something that small so you might want to plan ahead for adding additional components someday.
I went big enough so I had room for drivers 5 and 6, the spindle motor controller and several other little boards and relays.
Hoss

[Al_The_Man]

The Kelling unit does not seem to abide by the more safe and code necessary hardware E-stop?
Looks as though it goes into the PC and no hardware disconnect of spindle or drives?
I agree with Ray, there never seems to be enough room at the end of the build, I usually lay all the components out and calculate the size of the backplane I might need.
Ebay is a good source of industrial enclosures.
Al.

[hoss2006]

I showed the keling pdf for physical layout purposes only.
The OP's question wasn't about wiring, yet, I'll leave those questions for the experts.
Hoss

[maker of things]

Thanks for the info. I have a pc box so for the price sounds like a good starting point.
I ordered bob, steppers/drivers, estop and ps from Keling (automation technologies) last night. I still need 3 limit switches and a relay for the 110 stuff.