Really love that one too! Will have to print me one of those. Thanks for another great idea!
I upgraded my CNCRP pro to the latest linear motion design this summer and was really missing the Z-axis track for cable management (esp with a water cooled spindle), so I decided to see if I could design some 3D printed parts to make the old z-axis track work.
The solution turned out to be pretty simple... just two brackets. The only other thing I needed was one an extra cable track end since they are identical on both ends of the track now.
The first bracket is an offset L bracket to make sure the track clears the z-axis chases while moving. It mounts through the same holes that hold the Y-axis cable track to the Z-axis carriage. I think I had to get screws that were a little longer.
The second one is just a straight "popsiscle stick" with elongated slots for some adjustability. It mounts to the t-slots (with T-nuts) on the front of the z-axis.
I printed them that at Shapeways.com. If there is any interest I can make them available for purchase.
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Really love that one too! Will have to print me one of those. Thanks for another great idea!
David Gage
Deep Sea Sound
How strong is the plastic? I've thought about sending some designs to Shapeways to get printed, but material strength has always concerned me.
Neat hack, looks great. I'd be tempted to run the vac over the top of that, too.
Material is one aspect, fill percentage (density), and thickness also matter. Plain PLA is cheaper but not quite as strong. ABS is stronger and handles slightly more heat. And then if you add fibers, that can make the part stronger but likely won’t have as smooth of a surface.
So if you want stronger, specify a stronger material with more fill or thicker walls but each of these adds to cost and engineering is about making it work well without being too expensive.
David Gage
Deep Sea Sound
Lee
Can I buy the files I have my own printers to do the work
Thanks.
We have a little newer version of it now.
We updated the tail hook latch.
Lee
This is what CNCRP sent me when I ordered the Z kit. No hardware or instructions, I just guessed how it was installed.
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Publ...?role=personal
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Publ...?role=personal
Let me know if that works.
Could always use yoru machine to cut those parts out of aluminum.
Great design.