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[sconklin]

It seems your manual milling idea was a good one afterall. Did you determine what the Z clearance will be. Will there be a possibility of a coolent addition if one wanted?

[mactec54]

Today I started Milling the table T-Slots, Here is some setup information for the Table, The first was to machine one face, Then I used a Edge Finder to pick up that Edge of the Table, I then moved the Mill Table the amount needed for the first T-Slot, A Slot was Milled to the full depth needed for the T-Slot, The T-Slot Cutter was then setup,& the Slot was cut, The next thing to do was to Chamfer the Slot

[mactec54]

giz

The Dmm servo system is an excellent choice, & would be very good for your machine build, we have to look at one thing, I think you will need 6 axes Bob I will check out you build


sconklin

The Z axes will have 6.5" Travel, around 7'' under the Gantry

My idea is to use the Manual Mill as much as I can for this build, as I think most Zone members, can relate to a manual machine that you turn a handle to cut a part a lot better than a CNC machine, This is the starting point on how, a basic machine, can do anything if you have the time

[tskguy]

Mactec54

Great build!! I am always amazed at the machinist skill on this web site. Would you ever consider machig a tslot table for some one else? I have been on the hunt for one for a while now and havent found anything I like yet. I saw yours and its exactly what I need!!

if not no big deal just thought i woud ask

[mactec54]

tskguy

Thanks for your comments on the build

Yes I can make other T-Slot tables just depends on the size you want, The T-Slot table for this build is .750 thick, & made from Mic6 Tooling plate, there are two ways to make these, they can be Machined like the one in the photo's, or fabrcated which is a good way as well, If you damage a panel, you can just replace the part that is damaged

The table is now finished so I will post some more photos tomorrow

[tskguy]

Wow very cool...

My machine is a small fixed gantry machine so my current table is only
12" x 12" It is also mic6 and Im pretty sure .5 inch thick. I could send my existing table or just purchase some new mic6. I have a feeling .5 may be a little thin for tslots. Anyway let me know.

Thanks!

[mactec54]

tskguy

I will be building a smaller machine soon, it to will have a table size around the 12x14, Thicker the better for the Table, even for a small machine it makes a big difference

We could still use your .500 plate & add the T-Slot pieces to it. the top pieces would be doweled & cap screwed in place from the bottom

[tskguy]

Again thanks,

I sent you a pm but failed to read the part about using my existing table. I really like that idea!! Send me a message and we can chat about details!

Thanks,
Eric

[mactec54]

tskguy

I replyed to your PM

There will be more photo's today of the build's progress

[mactec54]

Here is some more photos of the finished T-Slot table & the support Base Frame

Only the end frames to finish & the Main support frame will be complete

[CarveOne]

That's some pretty spiffy looking machining work. Looks a lot better than my no-frills efforts. I can appreciate just how much effort went into it though.

CarveOne

[mactec54]

CarveOne

Thanks for your comments

I watch your builds as well, you are having fun with your builds, that is the important part, I will be building a bigger & a small machine next