First cut. 2mm end mill
http://www.kapbrasil.com/videos/mechmate02.wmv
more pics.

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I wish I could have been there to see it!

Congratulations!

Your video shows a fairly small cutter mounted on a standard AC motor and it cuts at quite a good speed . . . . . . very interesting. . . . .

Can you show us photos of the cutting quality you get on the edge of the MDF with a 6mm cutter when you cut about a 100mm diameter circle? People say those big motors are not good, but the end of your last video shows a very fast and controllable machine. The only question now is the cut quality.

How does it compare to this, where we had direct drive with a smaller motor?

Hello Gerald, I make a test of the circle and square. both 100mm with 6mm cutter and 2500mm/min.
the measures show me accuracy.

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Thanks for the pictures. Is that maybe about the same as what we saw at 80 mm/second (4800 mm/minute) with the shorter motors? I know it is very difficult to compare by photographs alone.

Vladimir,

Congratulations on your build. Gerald as added your build to the Builder's Log.
The updated Builder's Log is here.

Please tell me how big your table is. For example what are the dimensions of the spoil board I see on your table?

Also, when did you actually start the build? Your first post was on 10-Jan-2009. But I think you had already been working on your MechMate before 10-Jan-2009.

Finally, you will notice that your entry is not bold and that you do not have a serial number. I think that you almost qualify for a Serial Number. I think you only need to add MechMate Logo's to qualify. Of course, Gerald is the one who makes the decision to award a Serial Number, but I wanted let you know how close you are to earning a Serial Number. I'm currently building a MechMate and when I get it completed, I will be anxious to earn a Serial Number.

Regards,
John

Hello, I would like much a serial number.
we started the build 04-may-2008.
table measures standard 2750x1883.
soon the MM logo's may be fixed

Best wishes

Thanks for the update Vladimir.

The updated Builder's Log is here.

I hope you earn your Serial Number.:)

Regards,
John

hello, today we make drilling on table, to fix nut with claws. video below

http://www.kapbrasil.com/videos/furando.wmv

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Wow that machine looks really good. The videos are very impressive. I think all you need now is some decals and the serial number should be in the bag! :)

We needle to install the cable chain and to fix the Mechmate logo.
Where i can to find the standard Mechmate logo?
Thank you
Valdir

just cable carrier Installation

Hello Folks, two works .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y8NUK_tbi8

Vladimir - I am amused at the way you hold the parts - with something as big as a Mechmate its quite difficult.

nice work though :)

Vladmir I sometimes use the same principal, except I use small sticks 18" or so long. I have cut the ends off by mistake several times. If you continue this hold-down method you will too. All I needed to do was cut more sticks. What will you need to do ???????????????????? :(

Nice cutting machine :)

I will answer that -replace finger tips :D

Thanks!
I don't like a long stick, but it is necessary :). very danger machine.

I don't like shortened fingers :D

Linear Guideway
 

Hi Vladimir,
I'm curios how Linear Guideway takes the forces when you cut material like wood for example? Does those guideways resist in time and for how long ?
Because when you cut along X and Y axis there are a lot of force in order to push through material.

Thank you,
Marius

Marius, you question is about linear guide that I use in my Z axis?
My linear guide of the 20mm:
charge= dynamic capacity is 14.1 KN
charge =static capacity is 24 KN

hi all.
I would like to sharing this incredible work done by machine called mechmate .
logo mark of our workshop, this will be internal environment.
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Outstanding graphic design. Very professional.

Looks Great! :)

Good to hear from you guys again! Looks great!

thanks guys, more news soon.:)

Hi Vladimir,
How is your motor and z-slide holding up? Are you still happy with the cut performance?

The cut is not as good, but for major work is acceptable.
soon we will use 3:1 reduction.
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small video of that great machine in action.
http://www.kapbrasil.com/videos/artech.wmv

Thanks Gerald!

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I would like to share my last build, my cnc design
http://www.kapbrasil.com/videos/cnc3.wmv

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