new plasma table buildup with pics

[timmyb199]

hi,

i would like to thank everyone on this forum for their help and knowledge.

so i have decided to post my pics of my buildup, i am now ready for the barrage of missle fire and have raised my protective sheilds. hence your words cant hurt me

anyway all in fun , i would like some input on errors in my misjudgment ect and will keep posting pics. thanks again

tim

PS I AM HAVING GEARING CONCEPT TROUBLE WILL POST PIC

[timmyb199]

i have a quick question when referring to another persons machine is it ok to use the picture they provided on the furum?

[Weldtutor]

Hi Tim,
Looks like a great start you have on your machine!

Several others are using chain drive systems with good results as well.
Most pictures are posted here for public use, but you could ask the member if you are concerned.

Keep up the fine work. I'll look forward to following your progress as you post more information & photos.

[timmyb199]

thanks i'll post more pics tonight, if u noticed i did your liear rail

thanks for all the post and buildup pictures you gave

[timmyb199]

well heres somemore pics of my

homebrew bearing blocks (pipe with bearing inside)

homemade motor mount on bandsaw

little more of project finished

everything i build is from a drill press,bandsaw,plasma cutter, welder

thanks for the input everyone

[massajamesb]

looks like it will come together all right. What motors are you going to drive it with? I take it you are single driving all axis? Keep up the good work!

[Weldtutor]

Originally Posted by timmyb199 if u noticed i did your rail thanks for all the post and buildup pictures you gave

Yes, I noticed, glad they helped you.

Nice work on those rails, adjusters, & bearings!

Your photos & posts are sure to inspire others to begin their creations.

[timmyb199]

well it moves yippppiiieeee

i am on cloud nine

still tweaking and getting ideas through my head.

i got it set up and i tell it to move one inch and wamo one inch but when i tell it to move one step it move .0040 of an inch and at 1000 steps per inch then it should be .001 right??? i still have alot of things to do so i fugure it will work out

i have a different idea for tensioning

istead of useing the spring where i did like some have i am thinking of using another sprocket on the gantry that will put tension down to remove slack and tenion that way the chaing will be tensioned but not streched to do so i will include a pic of explanantion, again any input is sweet thanks again

tim

[timmyb199]

here is the pic of adjust that would put tension on chain downward and the spring involved would allow contant tension of slack in chain without stetching chain excessivlely

what do ya think??

[Weldtutor]

Originally Posted by timmyb199 here is the pic of adjust that would put tension on chain downward what do ya think??

The existing tensioner should suit the purpose. Lengthing the chain & shortening the threaded rod might allow an increase in you useable table space.
Addition of the sprocket, bolt, & spring would also seem to work as an alternative tensioner.

[massajamesb]

I am really diggin' the suitcase, by the way. That is killer!

[timmyb199]

the case was 2 dollars at the local junk store, the had like 30 of the so i bought a couple more for shop tools, felt kinda like the unabomber building it but it functions and has a door the case was 2 dollars the fans 2 a piece and the supply for the fans 5 dollars and the switch ect came to like 2-3 bucks it moves alot of air with it shut

thanks for looking

timmyb