Hey I just found this thread . Whats the status of the build is it finished ? would like to see some more pics.
I'm in the process of gathering info on the same size table.
Yes, someday it will.Is Mach4 ever going to be ready??
But I'd plan on using Mach3 when this machine is ready to start moving. Wait at least 6-12 months for Mach4, unless you want to be a beta tester.
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
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Mach3 2010 Screenset
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JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
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Hey I just found this thread . Whats the status of the build is it finished ? would like to see some more pics.
I'm in the process of gathering info on the same size table.
Still not finished . . . this stuff takes awhile. I have been bogged down with other projects. However, I do have a little progress to show.
Mock up of some z axis parts.
Welding the gear rack to 1/8" flat steel bar. The scrap bar is covering up the rack teeth to be sure I don't get weld spatter in the teeth. The racks come in 6 ft. lengths. They were trimmed and welded to give me a 10 ft. long gear rack with a mounting flange.
Rack gear welded assembly mounted to the side extrusion.
Test fitting the servo/gear drive. Making sure the gears line up correctly. The servo mount will get a compression spring to push the gears together.
Y axis rack gear location.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!!! I'm on pins and needles waiting for this thing to ROAR!!!!
Any more Update's on this build is it moving on it's own yet!!!!!
This is a serious monster of a build! I'm a bit jealous.
RouteBot where do you stand on this build??????
Just checking haven't seen any activity on the thread. Didn't want you to get discouraged on how long
it's taking to build.
I love your solution to the rack and pinion drive. Very compact where it counts.
When bolting the gearboxes to my servos I found one of the gearboxes to be defective. The machining in the connecting collar was not quite centered, causing binding when the bolts were tightened.
I called Automation Technologies Inc. and told John that I had purchased the gearbox from them and is was defective. John called me today and he is shipping a new gearbox! He also upgraded a 24V power supply to a higher amp model on a recent order. I have to give a shout-out to John at Automationtechnologiesinc.com for his unbelievable customer support.
The gearbox issue has been holding up the Z axis assembly. So I'm excited to get the new gearbox and move forward with the build.
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Great Work Thanks for the Update!!!!!!!
More,More,More!!!!!!!!!
Here is a picture of my e-chain mock up. By using my air hose I can get an idea of length and connection point. Unfortunately, I'll have to remove the gantry and reverse it because the electrical box is on the other end of the router. I didn't model the e-chains and didn't think it would be an issue. Reversing the gantry will work. However, I think it will look strange having the back of the router towards the middle of the shop. Oh well . . .
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Did you do all of your machining of the parts for the gantry or did you have someone do it?
Either way it's very nice work!!!!
BTW Thanks for all pics!!!