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[Grunblau]

I have been playing around with a cable carrier and I thought I'd post my cadwork. I happened across this thread DIY cable carriers and thought I'd post mine... If you cut these parts I'd love to see them!

I included the dxf and a stp file of the carrier..
I also included my 3D model of my Bosch Router. Anyone have a 3D model of the Bosch Colt?


Click here to go to the download page for the 3d models and dxfs









-Grunblau

[draughted]

have you considered the possibility of a tighter bend radius, or fold backward, is it possible?
i only ask because on a rapid if it has to change the z height the thing could be broken.

maybe less wide and tighter would be stronger in my case

any way good work, i like it.

[draughted]

another idea just sprung to mind.
i've always liked doweling as an apropriate method of stand-off.
so instead of machining the joints top and bottom doweling could replace it and offer a tighter bend radius maybe even stronger

[Grunblau]

Originally Posted by draughted have you considered the possibility of a tighter bend radius, or fold backward, is it possible? i only ask because on a rapid if it has to change the z height the thing could be broken. maybe less wide and tighter would be stronger in my case any way good work, i like it.

Thanks!

I really think that the utility for me is that it doesn't bend backwards. On my setup, I would probably use two carriers, one on the X and one on the Y. Since these two axes move only in one direction, what the Z does has no effect on the carrier. The turn is 9.5" tall with 30 degree bends. I imagine this geometry could easily be scaled. I hope you work out your dowel detail and post the results!!

[draughted]

from this you can see ive got a 45 degree bend and i think your right about the back-ward bending could cause probs

the doweling will provide twist prevention but this is just an idea.

hope you like

[draughted]

just spotted this http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85237 its in sheet metal. looks like everyone on task