IH Enclosures - Lets see some pics!

[MAX711]

Not built yet, but here's my design.... Just need a cnc plasma cutter and a box and pan brake and I'll be ready to go

[saris]

Thats a great design effort and a nice looking enclosure! It looks like its for a mid sized mill like an X2? Also looks like you have 2 clamshell style doors...Wonder what something like tha'll cost if sent to a manuacturer vs home built....

Keep us informed to ur progress and costs etc

[MAX711]

It's designed around the IH square column mill and will accomodate full travel on all axis (it's bigger than it looks!). The clamshell doors allow for easy loading or for extra long work pieces. I've finished the base but lack the tools to make all the sheet metal parts and have not had much luck with local machine shops.

[saris]

Heres my enclosure so far, bifold doors, acrylic and tslot extrusions, 1/2 in thick poly base...

[dnelso]

Here are some pics of my ih mill.Been running for about a year and no problems.

[BobWarfield]

Nice looking enclosure, dnelso. Any more info on it, such as measurements?

Best,

BW

[dnelso]

I think i have a solid works drawing that we did some fea on.I will see if i can dig it up.

[Cruiser]

I'll try to post an updated photo of my enclosure this morning. its not quite done but the finishing touches won't effect the appearance much. I clicked this pic the other nite when i got the limits on line with the combo board and lit up everything to see if i had any noise issues to resolve. "NO NOISE!"

[wildcat]

Hey Cruiser - sweet looking enclosure!

[ZipSnipe]

Yeah that is really top notch , Good work MAN !!

[bohica]

Here's another version of an enclosure for the IH mill, obviously not 100% finished, but close. Also my rendition of the IH hockey puck feet.

The mill also mounts 1/4" rubber vibration isolators. Cleanout is falicitated by two gasketed cleanout ports on each side of the mill. The plumbing is in place for full flood cooling plus a short quick disconnect hose for washing down.

I still have to install the plexiglas on the top and front. Dito for the electrical for the front mill power, lights and coolant switches. Since I acquired a manual on shot lube system on ebay, the manual pump will be mounted on the exterior; the mill already has the lube system installed.

[Loadedagain]

nicely done bohica. what is the main frame made of? would love to see it once the mill is in place.