New Machine Build- Gilly's Router

[MrGilly]

Hi All,

Following is a building log of my wood router. I will keep this updated as I progress.

Big thanks to James & Shogun, for their help.

The steel frame is made from 50 x 50 x 4 and is approximately 2m x 1m.

The linear guides and rack are bolted to a 5" x 1/2 " x 2m steel strips which are glued to the frame and supported at each end.

I drilled a 3" x 1/2" x 2m steel strip and bolted it to the side of the 5" strip before glueing to keep it straight.

[MrGilly]

I used a laser level to setup the steel sides and linear guides to be level, and intalled the gantry to keep things parallel while the gule dried.

[MrGilly]

Here are some pics of the gantry.
It's made of 5083 aluminium plate 16mm thick.
I have tried to keep it as light as possible.

[MrGilly]

Next the x energy chain.

[MrGilly]

Now for the Y linear guides and Y assembly and energy chain.

[ger21]

Awesome work. Keep the pics coming.

[advt001]

Your gantry is a piece of art. Awesome build by the way.

[cyclestart]

Originally Posted by MrGilly It's made of 5083 aluminium plate 16mm thick..

What's the advantage over the more commonly available (up here at least) 6061 ?

Yes, keep the pics coming, it's beautiful

[MrGilly]

Hi thanks for your kind words "5083 is the highest strength non-heat-treatable alloy in commercial use. It has good formability and weldability and retains excellent tensile strength in the weld zone by virtue of its as-rolled properties. It is used most often in structures requiring high weld efficiency and maximum weld strength. 5083 also has excellent resistance to corrosion."
The truth is we pay a lot more for 6061.

[MrGilly]

Today I got the limit switches and junction box installed.

[Benonymous]

That's a really neat looking build, you will have a fine machine.

[MrGilly]

Today's effort, got the axle and rack & pinion mounted on one side.