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McRouter 3 Axis CNC

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by PaulS, Jul 9, 2015.

McRouter 3 Axis CNC

McRouter 3 Axis CNC

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by PaulS, Jul 9, 2015.

I wanted to put together a medium size router using PTFE slides from McMaster-Carr. I've had great experience with these slides in long term continuous motion operations in industrial environments.

McMaster router bosch colt medium 80/20
  1. PaulS

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    PaulS published a new build:

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    Can you give us a link to the slides you are using?
     
    #2 Rick 2.0, Jul 9, 2015
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    #3 Joe Santarsiero, Jul 9, 2015
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    The rail is part number 9867K13 from McMaster. The carriage should show up as well when you search for that item.
     
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    Hardened steel vrails, steel wheels, and spacers cost less...if anyone was curious.

    for 1000mm
    Ptfe [email protected] per mm x 2 sides of the axis = $220 + 2 carriages @ 56.60 = $113+$220 = $333 for one 1000mm axis.

    #2 Ground and hardened rails go for $1.11 an inch. matching vwheel bearings for $5.50 and eccentric and concentric for both sides total $46 for 3 concentrics on top and 2 eccentric on bottom of each side.
    Total: 4000mm/25.4=157.48"...x $1.11 =$174.8+($5.50 x 10)=$230 + $46 = $276

    +333
    -276
    =57 dollar difference over the profile.

    However, for the difference in price the profile is probably a lot less of a headache in the shortrun. Just trust me! :rolleyes:
     
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    I definitely agree with you. I simply went this way to reduce moving parts, simplify, and with my steep discount it was way cheaper than v wheels.
     
    #6 PaulS, Jul 9, 2015

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