A quick and dirty design.
Goal was to come up with a rigid design out of parts I had laying about. This is a short starter version to figure out some stuff before investing in the part to make a longer machine.
Sadly the only video I currently have of it operating is on YouTube and looks like it may not be accessible through OpenBuilds.
Fourth Axis Mill Prototype
Build in 'Other Lathe Build' published by Blyn3D, Mar 6, 2018.
I really like the 4th axis I purchased a few years back, but when I went looking for it again the suppliers who once carried it no longer do. Anyone know who makes it? Center hole receives collets. I own a ShopSmith so I am using a 5/8th rod and can mount it's chucks onto this machine. Also I like the use of the skateboard wheels, they are adjustable and one could use more sets over a longer axis. The Sherline z-axis is not my first choice, I just had a spare.
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- Build Progress:
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- Build in Progress...
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Special Notes
Several parts where custom cut, I have attempted to upload a DFX file of the gantry uprights. I was able to use inch parts from the US and metric Parts from China and wed them together.
I did have to make a Lexan spacer as the X-Axis parts where different enough in length to require some special rigging.
I had planned on powder coating all the parts I custom made Reddish-Orange, but as I am baking in a toaster oven, all the larger pieces I machined are still their natural aluminum coloring.
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Build Author Blyn3D, Find all builds by Blyn3D
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Build Details
- Build License:
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- CC - Creative Commons Public Domain (CCO 1+)
Reason for this Build
It is my first attempt, I wanted to start small before going after a larger build. I have retrofitted several small lathes over to CNC. But this is my first shot at a unique design. -
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