My NEW SUPER X3 CNC Mill

[danswaay]

Hi All,

My mill just arrived and now I need to build a table for it (+ enclosure for chips and coolant). Any help from those who already have a nice setup would be much appreciated.

Also, any help, tips etc for getting all the packing grease off would be helpful too.

I wish to thank the guys at Syilamerica.com. Syilamerica really took good care of me. Thanks guys!

Regards,

Dan

[scyan]

Hi ! Nice setup... exactly like ours.. hehe

Here's how ours is installed...

[Willyb]

Hi Dan

Nice looking machine. As far as the Grease goes, get some old rags and varsol to wipe it off. There is really no easy way to clean it up other than using some Elbow Grease. Make sure to give all the bare metal a coat of Oil after cleaning off the Grease or it will rust for sure. Also give the Dovetail Ways and Ball Screws an Oiling before starting to play.

I haven’t built a Stand yet, but I am planning to build a complete enclosure with two sliding front doors. I will be using a Coolant System and I don’t want to be cleaning stuff off of the floor. I hear more Guys talking about having to clean up the floor after using their Mills. It might take a little more work in the beginning, but I think it will make up for it in the end.

Where does the Box go that is all wrapped up with Bubble Wrap? I thought this went inside the rear of the Column? Is it just taken out for Shipping purposes?

Willy

[danswaay]

Hi All,

After clean up I would like to lap the gibbs and ways (the X & Y Axis).
I did that with my X2 and it really helped.
Anyone here have any experience doing that with their X3?

Any help or ideas/suggestion would be great.

Thanks,

Dan

[jinu117]

IHS's old method seems to work fine for me. For gibs, I just lap them on the granite plate. It gets mirror shine with some visible scratches but as long as it feels smooth to touch it will do it's job well

[danswaay]

Hi jinu117,

You said "IHS's old method...." What's that?

Dan

[jinu117]

http://www.industrialhobbies.com/
Go check mill tips... plenty of cool stuff to learn

[danswaay]

Hi All,

Well, after much thought and some pain, I built a temporary wood bench for my X3. I plan on having a cutom steel bench welded etc.

The bench is made with 2X4's and 4X4's and a heck-of-a-lot of drywall screws! It's real beefy and can easily support the X3's weight.

I think I will also top the bench off with a steel plate.

Any one out there know of an easy way of getting the X3 up onto my bench? About 42 inches UP and OVER!

Best regards,

Dan
(see attached pics)

[NinerSevenTango]

I hope I wouldn't be too far out of line by suggesting some diagonal bracing on that table. So it doesn't get the jigglies when it gets a little older.

For lifting, maybe you could attach a cheap chain hoist to the ceiling, lift the machine up, and slide the table underneath. Your pics don't show your ceiling.

--97T--

[scyan]

No, you wouldnt be.. i almost did the same this morning but refrained... I will offer an alternative instead. You put a plywood on the top... Put one on both sides and one on the back. Then you can decide if you want some tablets in the front to put all your stuff in them.

The plywood will be stronger than any diagonal bracing and will close that thing real well...

my 2 cents..

[SyilAmerica]

Easiest way to move it, would be 4 strong men. If that isn't at the ready then taking it apart is a good option.

We have a "getting started" guide that will be on the support side of our website in the morning that shows you have to remove the table and saddle. The entire machine can be disassembled in 30 minutes or less.

The table looks beefy and great size. Should be perfect.

[danswaay]

@Syilamerica

Thanks. I look forward to seeing your "getting started" guide!

Regards,

Dan