Working on Rack and Motors - Ball Ground, GA
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I started this in the intro thread and moved it here to ask questions. Its just a little different than the MM design as far as the table goes. I am going to build a bigger table later for it. I need to be able to move this one when needed.
So my goal is to get one working and move it to a full size later. |
My first question. Is 1/4' x 4" x 18" gauge plate the best size for the z axis? I see longer one mentioned on here, and some of the drawings show different size lengths for different options.
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It really depends on what your doing. If your going to do typical stuff on the machine the 18 inch is fine. I just built this one for a member and it has the 18 inch plate.
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Thank you. That looks great. I just wanted to make sure I was utilizing the entire 8 inches.
(**FYI. All the bent parts I bought from you fit perfectly.) |
I ordered this. Made in USA - 18 x 4 x 1/4 Inch, AISI Type O1, Tool Steel Oil Hardening Flat Stock from
www.mscdirect.com |
I have this assembly now available as a part ZS01 for $625.00 delivered if anyone is in need of the part. V rails are milled and not ground. I have built jigs to allow complete milling of this 18 inch and 20 inch plate.
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Z Axis Slide Plate
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First piece ordered arrived.
Now on to figure out the slider plate. I think it is 1" x 3" x 1/4" x 28" long and then cut back to 26 (+/-) inches after fitting spring. Is that correct? |
What is the best way to mill or ground the Z axis
I am a little confused on the Z axis slide plate grinding. Is it best to take it to a machine shop and have it milled?
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Belay My Last. Figured it out...To simple.. Returning to course.
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Z slide Tube
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Took all morning looking through scrap but I found it. A 4ft piece of 1x3 for the slider tube backer. :) Still not exactly sure the correct length.
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No worries got it all sorted.
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Okay had a good weekend of it. Got to go to Amarillo tomorrow.
Start again when I get back. |
Okay Motors and Racks In
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I haven't quit just got motors and racks in.
Gonna try and get them mounted over the next week. |
What is the best size for the rack? I ordered and have 3 and they are 1/2'' x 1/2'' square. 20tand pitch.
I am just a little lost on the size. I have been reading. I am just missing the size. I thought I had it sorted but something looks off. Anyone Please.. |
My rack is 15mm square.
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Thank you. That is a relief for me knowing I have the correct ones.
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Racks motors taped and mounted
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Racks and motors mounted. Z plate bearing welded on.
Plate drilled then (What?) Wrong size backer. What was I thinking. Ok. I posted a picture with the size. So no one else caught it either. Found a control box to start working on for cheap. It is just a few inches larger than my other routers control box but should still be ok. |
More pictures
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Not sure what I did wanted to add the rest of the pictures before I forget.
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Correct size backer 2x1x2x30
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Found a piece cut it long 30 inches so I can cut it back after I get the shock in later. Holes all drilled and started tapping. Of course the end of the day hurry monster, went and broke my tap on the 8th one.
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plate and backer bolted up.
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Got the slide plate and slide tube all bolted up. About all I can do for now.
Got to go out of town for a week or so. Hopefully when I return Mr. "Mo Money" will be here so we can get the control system ordered. That guy just seems to always be in another town when I need him. |
Si it took a little while to get back. Ordered the Power supply PS-6N52 today from ANTEK.
$133 with shipping and tax. It is also the same exact power supply my other router uses. Got to see the lighter ShopBot version of this machine working. It was a 1996 model. Pretty much the exact same Design, operators and motors with beefed up steel. They cut 80 1.25 inch thick 12x12 brackets for me in no time flat. I was impressed. Can't wait to get mine up and running now. |
This forum should be called. The light is on but no one is home.
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Keep working away.
Good to see pictures of a build in progress. When it is working it is a thrill. |
I agree, keep posting your progress. Looks like your moving forward. So your going direct drive, no belt reduction to start?
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Thanks. No, not going to use belt reduction at first. I want to see how, the 960oz motors perform together first. My other router uses only one, I have had no problems with it in 10 years, or racking problems.
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Power Supply PSN-652
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Power supply arrived today. Checked fit in the box size (12 x 16 x 12).
Perfect fit leaves 1/2 inch all around for airflow. |
960oz motors.
You will be able to move elephants around with them. My machine is direct drive and I have no problems. |
My mistake not 960 oz....
These are the motors I am using. NEMA34 Stepper Motor – 906 oz in 6.1A Single Shaft (KL34H295-43-8A). Apologies. |
Only 7% out, still shift an Elephant.:)
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Gecko has the drivers on sale today. November 27, 2017 for $115 each. $40 dollar savings each. Here is the product url. http://www.geckodrive.com/g203v.html
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