New 4x4 XYZ Gantry Build

[boblon]

Bob,
Also check the position of the gear boxes. You can tell from how they had them installed at the factory. I know on mine they sanded one edge to get it in.

Ahh. So they don't really 'loosen' up. Thanks,
BobL.

[farmertom]

Hello all,
I have enjoy reading your posts. It has cause me to request a quote from XYZ for a 4x4 machine. It looks interesting to me. I am hoping that you may be able to advise me on things to look out for and things that you would have done differently when ording your kits. I did not get a parts list on the quote and am wondering if i am missing something. if you have pics of parts not posted i would be interested in seeing them if you are able.
Thanks in advance
Tom

[WillsCNC]

Hi Tom,

What you got is all we got. XYZ is not good with details at first but if you do order ask for a drawing of the machine as that will give you a better idea of what your getting. I don't have any more pictures that show more than what was posted. Look them all over real close and you will see the smaller items. What is the lead time for a machine now? If you do order keep on top of them. Any more questions ask Bob, Dave or me and we'll try to answer.

Will

[farmertom]

Thanks WillisCNC,
Makes me worry a little. I don't know if i will get ball screws or rack and pinion linear motion. In gerneral what do you think of the machine and is worth the wait and hassle?
I like the looks of the machine but if it's tolerances are sloppy and the company is hard to deal with, well you know. I have built a 4x4 machine and was looking for something that was better built and had better accuracy. Would you do it again or do something different?
Thanks again
Tom

[boblon]

Tom, I can't add much more than what Will said, but do ask for a drawing. I was able to get him to send me a drawing for a 2x2. He said that was all he had available. He might have a 4x4 now that we know they have shipped at least one (Wills).

It's not that they are hard to get ahold of, and they seem to be doing what they can. I think the way they are organized does not lend itself to dealing with a customer thoughout the process. Like they spun this division off and used the same buisniess model as the industrial side or something.

Anyhow, with a few phone calls you should get SOME information out of them. Tell them that even if you can't get a drawing of YOUR machine you would like to see a representative sample of what you can expect so you can plan your design.

I can't speak to the accuracy as my build is not comple. I am not able to spend the ammount of time in the shop right now that I would like, but some things can't be helped.

My machine came with ball screws on the Y and Z axis. Single nut, no preload. My X has R&P. (I know nothing about R&P).

I brought from them because I like the looks of the machine and I was trying to accelerate the build.

Be forwarned they are running some long lead times. What lead time did they tell you?


Good luck,
BobL.

[farmertom]

Thanks BobL,
To answer your question first, the quote was for 8-12 weeks lead time.

I wish they would put more photos on the website. Some photos show lead screw on the X axis and others have R&P. I need to think if i want to go ahead with this or take the money and improve the machine i have now.
thanks guys.

Tom

[richey]

Tom

I ordered the 4X4 and it shipped 12 weeks to the day. It will be R&P on the X axis and lead screws on the Y and Z. My Z axis was already attached when it arrived. It is a well built machine, the reason I settled on XYZ was for the price you get your moneys worth, I am sure once they get it down the price will go up. I wish I had ordered it earlier when it was warmer now I have insulate the garage to play. : ) Like Bob said if you contact them they will send you drawing for the 4X4, if not I can send it to you.

Rich

[dfmiller]

Rich and Tom,
Its good to have more users or almost users here. :-)

My vote is its worth the hassle. As long as you understand there are hassles along the way we have done our job.

I only ever had two real issues with my machine. Customer service is not a real issue just a huge frustration ;-)
Crappy Ball Screws and flex in Z axis.

Ball screws have been fixed and as far as I know all current product is good.


The flex I am seeing in the Z has not been confirmed by any of the other users nor has XYZ replied to my inquires. It may be a issue specific to my unit.

That all being said Will is making some beautiful stuff with his.

Enjoy
Dave

[WillsCNC]

I have to agree with Dave. The wait is hard but I did get my unit at the end of 12 weeks. My unit is going well so far, still fine tuning and learning as I go. For the money it is well worth it. For me it was the price, not a real long build time and just LOVE the Z clearance I now have. I have had a 24 x 24" for 10 years and having the new larger size is wonderful. XYZ is learning but wish they were better with customer relations. Just my TCW......

Will