Crane's Next CNC

[crane550]

Been working on my design a bit, and so far what I have come up with is bullet proof.



Anyways, I think I'm off to a good start.

Previous build here:
Crane's 25x25 Solsylva Build w/ Pictures

[wendtmk]

Well, that's one hell of a good start...

Mark

[crane550]

I was thinking of adding some linear rails.

[bobsch]

Originally Posted by crane550 I was thinking of adding some linear rails.

And maybe a gantry or something.

[atwooddon]

Well, I can understand everyone's enthusiasm but let's make doubly sure the existing design structure is viable...

Don

[crane550]

Originally Posted by bobsch And maybe a gantry or something.

Interesting....has anyone else tried this? What are the advantages?

[lgalla]

Off to a good start! I agree with Bob a gantry beam would be nice.Are the tubes steel?What size are the tubes?Can you post the Skp.file so we can add parts?Must go and grab another beer

[atwooddon]

Originally Posted by crane550 Interesting....has anyone else tried this? What are the advantages?

Adding a gantry eliminates the need to bend or flex the frame to get router movement. However, it seriously complicates the construction and easily introduces errors. I would stay with the frame bending approach.

Don

[CNC Lurker]

I hate to rain on your parade, but the parts look skewed and don't look like they are on the same plane. If they are not parallel, things will bind up.

[crane550]

Oh my, where are my manners? Help yourselves!

[lgalla]

Thanks Crane550.
Larry

[crane550]

Originally Posted by lgalla Thanks Crane550. Larry

Seriously, why so formal? Call me Alex!