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Was once a mini mill

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by dreys, Jul 6, 2018.

Was once a mini mill

Was once a mini mill

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by dreys, Jul 6, 2018.

Working progress.

Highly modified mini mill. Hiwin rails 5 axis
  1. dreys

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    #1 dreys, Jul 6, 2018
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  2. Lim Shi Hao

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    Interesting Project. For the column, how are you designing it?
     
    #2 Lim Shi Hao, Jul 12, 2018
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    thanks, the main pillar for z axis is based on a 80160 profile that will be filled with epoxy/granite.
    side plates will either be steel or stainless steel. depending what i can source for free when comes time to build.
    i have 3mm stainless sheet ready to go but I would rather steel as its easier to work with.
     
    #3 dreys, Jul 13, 2018
  4. Mark Carew

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    Looks great @dreys
    following :thumbsup:
     
    #4 Mark Carew, Jul 13, 2018
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  5. Eclectic Hobbyist

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    I'm looking forward to updates on this thing!
     
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  6. SecretSpy711

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    I'm interested in your 3D printed way covers... have you had a chance to try them? Do you have a rubber wiper between each section?
     
    #6 SecretSpy711, Sep 14, 2018
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    Not yet but getting close. Im testing a upscaled design on my larger diy mill 1st.
    No rubber just nylon plastic for 1st attempt. 20180912_111034.jpg
     
    #7 dreys, Sep 14, 2018
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    If you don't mind, how about some more pics. I'm always excited about up-scaled versions of any machine, and this sure fits that title!!!

    Larry
     
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  9. dreys

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    G'day Larry, yeah that build has evolved alot. im planning to post a indepth build onto my blog when i get time.
    i do post alot of photos on the fly on my instagram at diycncoz.
     

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    almost near completed. want to extend z axis and maybe y
     

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    Excellent travail , je suis impressionné
     
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