Archive for September, 2013

Gantry files

by on Friday, September 20th, 2013

As promised, I will be adding the files to this location as I get them ready for distribution.
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CNC Plasma Upgrades

by on Monday, September 16th, 2013

After using the table for quite some time, I have discovered a few issues. First off with my design for the guide rails using the v-groove wheels is flawed. The current design only uses these bearings on the top of the rail. With this type of setup it tends to not want to stay on the rails. Also when you cut thin material it tends to lift one side of the other when you change directions rapidly.

So I have been working on a new design. seen below.

The z axis will remain unchanged as will the table itself. The main changes are with the gantry itself. (more…)