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Lol, well I am a structural engineer by education, so my expertise is in making sure that things don't move ever! Not so good at the things...
I am currently working on the design of my first build. I have the bed up to the riser plates decently figured out. Any insite on any portion is...
I actually had a thought recently while designing the 2x4 setup, to just bite the bullet and build a 1500x1500 machine. I put together a model to...
The dual gantry isn't something I would do initially, or probably at all. I just wanted The provisions for it in case I wanted more production out...
drxlcarfreak published a new build: Very stout 2'x4' machine with a deep Z axis Read more about this build...
I'll give you that if I am sticking with M5 bolts. I am aiming to use M8 bolts and bearings though. Not an off the shelf setup available, so I am...
I think I'm gonna need to see a picture now to see how you'd use a set screw in addition to my plate, or the relief in the wheel plate!
Ahh fair enough, off to search for a 8mmx12mmx1mm shim!
Clear as mud huh? Here is the riser plate see through, you can see the recessed wheel bolts and the "wheel plate" behind it. [ATTACH] Here is...
I need about 130mm, I am trying to span across a horizontal C-beam plus a vertical 20 span. I actually didnt think about using all thread. Good...
I am contemplating building my build with M8 bolts instead of the M5 bolts partially due to I cannot find a M5 bolt long enough for what I want to...
For my build I am contemplating 3/8" plate, so a set screw should fit well I think (hope), but that is a good idea! A simple idea expanding along...
That is a great idea by metalguru, but couldn't the same effect be had by having a slot for the bolt to go through that is tight left to right,...
A possible newbie question... If aiming for a machine with repeatability of say just under 0.1mm, how does that work on a machine that deflects...
Following up from this great resource (How to calculate V-Slot® deflection) to calculate deflection, what is a good deflection to shoot for? It...
Awesome, good to know! I hopefully will have a model ready enough for upload as a build diary in the next week or so with all your guys input!
Oh, nice. Put a spring on each bolt instead of around the lead screw. That would work very well! Speaking of my overkill, Giarc, I noticed on...
Haha, fair enough. My typical MO is to go overkill or overbuild, so I will have to keep in mind its just a plastic piece, not an engine component!
Wow, thanks guys! All very simple and making me smack my head and wonder why I didn't think of that myself! One question about the spring idea....
I am working on a design for a 1500mm lead screw axis. Looking through other threads I found that a 1/2" lead screw should be sufficient for my...
