Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

[ANSWER(S) NEEDED] Ok, so I guess I'm diving into this now..

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Brag0n, Nov 24, 2018.

  1. Brag0n

    Brag0n New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2018
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hey guys
    I'm just about to dive headlong into buying a CNC mill any day now.
    And considering my needs, I've come to the conclusion that I'll need to go for a 1000x1500 CNC..
    (since I need a work area of 700x1000, as the smallest)
    Thus, I've been looking at both the OX and the Workbee..
    And this is where my question pops up I guess.

    I would love to have my future CNC completely screw driven..
    Is this at all possible at this size? (without going all crazy on my budget..)
    I can't seem to find any post where there is a clear answer or instructions to this?

    Any guidance or answer would be greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Andreas Bockert

    Andreas Bockert Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2017
    Messages:
    142
    Likes Received:
    78
    Hi

    With the openbuilds 8mm lead screws then I would say that 1000mm is already pushing it. (I’m running it like that but it’s definitely pushing it).

    You might have to look into beefier ballscrews (16 or 20mm). But then you’re in custom build land.
     
    Brag0n likes this.
  3. Brag0n

    Brag0n New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2018
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks for the reply Andreas!
    Do you know of any builds/projects that have tackled this before.. or where i might locate information regarding the issue?
     
  4. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2015
    Messages:
    2,898
    Likes Received:
    1,613
    I used 1/2" 5 start lead screws from McMaster Carr in this build. I got a lot of my information from this build. More recently Daz did this to his Ox to add lead screws: Custom Ox Mods

    Here is the Ox Upgrade Kit Project: Ox Upgrade Kit It should be able to be scaled to what you need.
     
    Brag0n likes this.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice