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jimbooboo · #1 04-06-2008, 12:29 PM

Hey there, I'm currently designing my first CNC from 50x25mm, 3mm rectangular box section. My CNC bed is 1000x500 I'm wondering if my frame will be stiff enough. Here is a render of how its going to be built. All bolted with mainly M5 bolts. The legs are made from 50x50mm 2.5mm thick square box channel.

This might sound like a silly question but will an M5 bolt fit in a 5mm Hole?

Thanks, James

jimbooboo · #2 04-06-2008, 12:30 PM

I forgot to mention. Im going to add a cross member to bolt the legs together on each side.

ger21 · #3 04-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by jimbooboo

This might sound like a silly question but will an M5 bolt fit in a 5mm Hole?

Yes, it will.

You might want to look at how this machine was built.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30751

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