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This is where I am at right now. I'm still trying to figure out where to attach the cable chains.
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This picture shows all the components I was able to machine using the Shpinx CNC. The white blocks are Delrin (Acetal) that I will machine into the ball nut housings.![]()
The Acetal blocks squared up on the mini mill.![]()
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Boring the hole for the ball nut.![]()
Acetal ball nut housings and modified ball nuts. The flanges were ground to allow clearance inside the cbeam.![]()
Here's my method for attaching the angled piece that supports the Y axis linear carriages.![]()
Ball nut housing pocket. I had to add the dog bones later as I forgot them initially.![]()
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Finished ball nut blocks![]()
Trying to keep a low profile inside the cbeam.![]()
I had to keep very tight tolerances for these to work together.![]()
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Captive nut pockets as I can't reach all of these once the plates are installed.![]()
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I had to install TouchDRO on my mini mill as I still had the X axis plates left to machine and no operational CNC at this point.![]()
These were fly cut above and the surface finish is meh but I bought a shell mill and you can see the difference below.![]()
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This picture was actually take before I installed the DRO and I was till using blue ink.![]()
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Looks like I need a small grease gun nozzle haha![]()
Represent!!![]()
Working on the Y axis motor standoffs. The standard 40mm won't work for me. I had to make these 55mm.![]()
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55mm Y axis standoffs (Acetal)![]()
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GRANITE 1.0
Build in 'Cartesian Style CNC' published by Michael.M, Dec 25, 2018.
This machine has been in the works for quite a while. Most of the plates were cut with my Shpinx machine. I have a lot more photos and information to share soon.
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Qty Part Name Part Link Comments 10 PLN-05N Inductive Sensor https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww... Link