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Aluminium bed for C-Beam.

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by DanW, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. DanW

    DanW New
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    Hi
    Its time to replace a mdf bed. This time I wanted something more rigid. I think having 10mm aluminium plate instead of double 12mm mdf would give me more depth. I could have a few different mdf tops for different applications. Or use a full depth with only the plate.
    What kind of aluminium should I get?
    Do you find T slots or threaded holes to be more useful?
    Should I buy a plate with a high thickness tolerance or just surface it afterwards? I normally machine acrylics and wood so I dont have much experience with aluminium. U want to change that though
    Thank you
     
  2. JustinTime

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    Are you planning on using only the aluminum bed, with no sacrifice plate?
     
  3. DanW

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    Only when I dont have enough depth. But on top of aluminium platr i want a sacrificate mdf. Maybe even a few different...
     
  4. DanW

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    I have ordered 12mm 6068T6 plate. Im will machine a M5 grid. Should I just tap it or its better to use a socket set screws?
    I found in the XL c-beam manual a litle advice saying that I could replace top plates with a 120 mm x 40 mm. Has anybody done it?
     
  5. JustinTime

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    Just tapping it should be fine. Make sure the holes and taps are perpendicular! :D
     

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