SUPER X3 SMALL MILL TEARDOWN GUIDE

[Crevice Reamer]

The ArcEurotrade teardown guide is for an X3. Here is one that covers the SX3 differences:

http://crevicereamer.com/Page_28.html

CR.

[cornbinder23]

great tutorial CR , I dont have the sx3 but i have the x3 and amd looking for more info on extending the travels as I will be tearing mine down next month and have access to all the machining tools I need to do the conversion
are these modifications gaining XY travel using the cnc fusion kit or alternative ballscrews and bearings

[Crevice Reamer]

great tutorial CR , I dont have the sx3 but i have the x3 and and looking for more info on extending the travels as I will be tearing mine down next month and have access to all the machining tools I need to do the conversion
are these modifications gaining XY travel using the cnc fusion kit or alternative ballscrews and bearings

Hi CB. Thanks!

I used the stock CNCFusion ball screws, and turned extensions. It will work on either X3. If you buy the Deluxe kit, Michael will MAKE the ball screws in extended length FOR you.

I guess I had better finish that travel extension page.

CR.

[cornbinder23]

how much extra from cnc fusion would that be because I will be ordering soon
oh yeah hurry up with that page

[Crevice Reamer]

how much extra from cnc fusion would that be because I will be ordering soon
oh yeah hurry up with that page

Michael has agreed to extend the CR extension ball screws for no charge. It's ONLY for the Deluxe kit (Worth every penny) though, because he can't stock too many screw sizes.

I will try to finish it up tonight.

CR.

[cornbinder23]

how much more travel are we talking about just curious
next will be the enclosure have to figure out how big I want it
space is not an issue so I need to find a decent idea for the enclosure
found an old SS double sided sink that looks like a perfect fit for a catch basin

[Crevice Reamer]

how much more travel are we talking about just curious
next will be the enclosure have to figure out how big I want it
space is not an issue so I need to find a decent idea for the enclosure
found an old SS double sided sink that looks like a perfect fit for a catch basin

Stock X = 15 7/8"
Extended X= 18.0"

Stock Y = 05 3/4"
Extended Y = 08.0"

Stock Z = 14 3/4"
Extended Z = 18.0"

My enclosure has a 48 x 32" working envelope, and it just fits with base mounted off-center to right.

Mind you, these extensions are over-traveling the gibs a bit. They are for light-duty like cutting long slots or something. You cannot load 150 pounds onto the table end and have any useful extension.

CR.

[kanton]

Crevice Reamer,

You stated:

"Mind you, these extensions are over-traveling the gibs a bit. They are for light-duty like cutting long slots or something. You cannot load 150 pounds onto the table and have any useful extension."

Does this mean that these extensions weaken the table even for shorter work pieces?

Thanks.

[Crevice Reamer]

Crevice Reamer,
Does this mean that these extensions weaken the table even for shorter work pieces?

Hi kanton.

No. Nothing I've done weakens the table itself, or limits the table load within normal travels. This just gives you the option of say drilling two holes 18 inches apart, or cutting a slot up to 18 inches long. Or being able to drill two holes in the y direction that are 8 inches apart.

I had to change that statement to clarify that you can't add 150 pounds to the table END and have any useful extension.

The X3 table is rated for 150 pound working weight. That includes any vise, rotary table etc. that you have bolted on there. As long as that stays within the gibs, it's good. Anytime the table or saddle (or both) expose the gib, then the weight that the table can hold goes down.

Mostly it's moot though, if you work on parts of less than 20 pounds. Or if you have an equal amount (total table load less than 150 pounds) of weight at each end of the table and centered on the Y axis.

CR.

[Crevice Reamer]

oh yeah hurry up with that page

Here you go CB:

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...434#post709434

CR.