Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Sign Up

OX AI

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

OX AI

OX AI

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

This will be an Aluminum OX build. Plates and all design credit goes to Mark from open builds. I may add my own touches but mainly this is to see how Aluminum plates perform

OX cnc diy vgroove openbuilds
Page 12 of 17
  1. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    I'm currently working on some sets.
    The best bet is to keep an eye out for when they are done.
    I now only do them in batches because I'm so busy and don't like taking orders due to the pressure.
    Some times it's a day or two or a week for kits.
    I take my time to ensure people are happy with what they receive.
     
    #331 Robert Hummel, Oct 2, 2014
  2. DiggerJ

    DiggerJ Journeyman
    Builder

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2014
    Messages:
    412
    Likes Received:
    109
    And worth the short wait!
     
    #332 DiggerJ, Oct 2, 2014
    Robert Hummel likes this.
  3. GrayUK

    GrayUK Openbuilds Team Elder
    Staff Member Moderator Builder

    Joined:
    May 5, 2014
    Messages:
    1,668
    Likes Received:
    627
    Hi Jeff
    After looking at some of the stuff you made with your 3D Printer, and I know as much about 3D printing as you do about CNC at the moment, I think you're going to be over the moon with a CNC of your own.
    I reckon you will be making some cool stuff in the near future. It's definitely the way to go. :thumbsup:
    Almost like a Definitive set! If you have one, you need the other.

    THEY ARE SYNERGY!! :cool:

    Print yourself a Wagon, and jump on! :D

    Cheers
    Gray
     
    #333 GrayUK, Oct 3, 2014
  4. Jean-Francois Talbot

    Jean-Francois Talbot New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2014
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    5
    Indeed, the coined phrase: hog heaven, comes to mind.

    The fact is, i have a design for a cnc machine i made with igus w rails, but i am unsure about the z axis, so i am looking at something already tested.

    Since many parts of my 3D printer came from here, i was aware of the ox, but i was waiting to see if Mark would capitalize and start selling kits.

    So here i am, on a waiting list :)

    Jeff
     
    #334 Jean-Francois Talbot, Oct 3, 2014
  5. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    Did a bit more work on the OX AI, my limit switches came in and I made up some mounting plates
    image.jpg
    image.jpg
    image.jpg
     
    #335 Robert Hummel, Oct 7, 2014
    mkolsen22 and Jean-Francois Talbot like this.
  6. Jean-Francois Talbot

    Jean-Francois Talbot New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2014
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    5
    All I can see is labor of love...
     
    #336 Jean-Francois Talbot, Oct 7, 2014
    Robert Hummel likes this.
  7. Tweakie

    Tweakie OpenBuilds Team
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2014
    Messages:
    784
    Likes Received:
    326
    Nice work Robert ( don't forget to use screened / shielded cable for connecting the switches ;) )

    Tweakie.
     
    #337 Tweakie, Oct 8, 2014
  8. Davis Composites

    Davis Composites New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Robert, I'm gonna follow your lead and build an OX AI... so at the moment I've got a couple of questions before I head out and have the plates knocked out at a local CNC shop. What thickness is the aluminum for the Belt End Clips? Do you have the drawings available for the Motor/Leadscrew assembly...and would that be out of 1/4" stock as well...

    Thanks in advance...
     
    #338 Davis Composites, Oct 9, 2014
  9. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    I will go through my drawings ASAP for ya and the clips are 1/8"
    Z Axis plates are 1/4"
     
    #339 Robert Hummel, Oct 9, 2014
  10. Davis Composites

    Davis Composites New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    So, the Y axis member consists of 1- 20x80 v-slot and 1-20x40 v-slot rail...If that's what I see in your photos....
     
    #340 Davis Composites, Oct 9, 2014
  11. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    No, to make the Y axis frame/rail
    2x20x80 for sides
    Front and back are made with 2x20x40 each side
    In total
    2x20x80
    4x20x40
     
    #341 Robert Hummel, Oct 9, 2014
  12. Davis Composites

    Davis Composites New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2014
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ok...Now I've gotta have a plate kit...That is perfect...Let me know the details...and I will send you the dough... [email protected]
     
    #342 Davis Composites, Oct 9, 2014
  13. Jean-Francois Talbot

    Jean-Francois Talbot New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2014
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    5
    Any news about kit availabilities?

    Thank you
     
    #343 Jean-Francois Talbot, Oct 15, 2014
  14. gregrob

    gregrob New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2014
    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Love the build. Robert I messaged you about a set of plates.


    Thanks,

    Greg
     
    #344 gregrob, Oct 16, 2014
  15. Hytech2k

    Hytech2k Veteran
    Builder

    Joined:
    May 6, 2014
    Messages:
    429
    Likes Received:
    331
    Any chance on getting a kit and maybe a few of those limit switch holders?? Very nice work, I need to build a second machine to keep up with my growing sign business and a 2x4 ft Ox would would perfectly. Just PM me with a price and availability when you can. Shipping to N-Fl 32038.

    Thanks,

    Gerald
     
    #345 Hytech2k, Oct 28, 2014
  16. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    Things are crazy but kits are in the works

    Read above :rolleyes:

    I'm sorry for the hold up guys but life has thrown some bumps in the road.
    Kits are in the works and my OX AI should speed things up as it's almost done ;)

    image.jpg
     
    #346 Robert Hummel, Oct 28, 2014
  17. Balu

    Balu Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2014
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    30
    The plates on the top right look like multicopter arms? Sorry. I'm drifting off topic :)
     
    #347 Balu, Oct 29, 2014
  18. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    Lol good eye :)

    Yes I'm designing my own QAV250
     
    #348 Robert Hummel, Oct 29, 2014
  19. R_AB

    R_AB New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2014
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    1
    Wow, awesome stuff, this is the sort of thing that caused me to find myself here. Robert, I've sent you a message (Conversation?) about you know what, lol.

    Rob
     
    #349 R_AB, Oct 30, 2014
  20. Jean-Francois Talbot

    Jean-Francois Talbot New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2014
    Messages:
    10
    Likes Received:
    5
    Robert,

    Is the content of the files you uploaded in the file section, up to date compared to what you are milling?

    I'll print them and see how it goes. I definitively want alu plates, but in the mean time, I have to learn what I can about CNC, so I might as well start now... :p

    Thank you

    Jeff
     
    #350 Jean-Francois Talbot, Oct 30, 2014
  21. João Fernandes

    João Fernandes New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hello Robert.

    First let me congratulate you on the awesome work :)
    I've been reading a lot builds lately, since I'm trying to build a CNC router myself, and this seems to be an excellent choice.
    I do have some questions that maybe you could answer me, since I can't seem to find them anywhere.
    What precision can you get with this type of build? I mean using the Belt and Pinion System rather than Lead Screw for example.
    Other question is how do you get your raw material fixed to the work table? I've seen that you don't use tabs on the programming, and from the videos and photos I can't figure how you do it.
    I'm extremely inclined to ordering, but I'm afraid I'll have problems with customs here in Portugal, since it's shipping from outside of Europe, and I'll probably have to pay a lot of additional taxes :(

    Best regards,
    Joao
     
    #351 João Fernandes, Nov 1, 2014
  22. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2013
    Messages:
    2,892
    Likes Received:
    1,551
    If you were to order from the distributor in Portugal, you would not have to worry about the taxes.

    For other European distributors http://openbuildspartstore.com/openbuilds-distributors/
     
    #352 Rick 2.0, Nov 2, 2014
  23. João Fernandes

    João Fernandes New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hello Rick.

    I did check it out, actually I did check all the European stores.
    The Portuguese one doesn't have more than half the material I need, but I'll try to check more thoroughly and see if I can get a complete list from all the European stores together :)
    Thanks.

    Best regards,
    Joao
     
    #353 João Fernandes, Nov 2, 2014
  24. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    Well as promised!
    Kit update :)
    Kit 1 is complete and ready for grabs.
    The kits will all be the same

    Four main plates with belt clips
    Custom end plates with belt clips
    Aluminum motor spacers for X & Y
    1/4" universal Z plates Top/Bottom "nema 17/23"
    Name plate/brace
    608zz bearings
    4 x 70mm M5 bolts for X axis
    M3 hardware for belt clips

    FCFS By PM Ty
     
    #354 Robert Hummel, Nov 5, 2014
  25. João Fernandes

    João Fernandes New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Hi Robert.

    Did you saw my question about accuracy and the work plate?
     
    #355 João Fernandes, Nov 5, 2014
  26. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    Accuracy has bin noted @ .002 with proper calibration and electronics.
    My laser Fiber OX is dead on but the axis are not loaded like a router would be.
    As for the plates I clamp the sheet, mill leaving -1/128 to hold the part then zero the mill and then run the final operation that cleans the plates edge
     
    #356 Robert Hummel, Nov 5, 2014
  27. slittle

    slittle New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2014
    Messages:
    33
    Likes Received:
    6
    That's good news Robert for us folks waiting but I am not ready yet. But the detailed list will help me trim my project order list a couple bucks as I had included bearing and such.
     
    #357 slittle, Nov 5, 2014
  28. Robert Hummel

    Robert Hummel Custom Builder
    Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 14, 2013
    Messages:
    978
    Likes Received:
    715
    No prob :)
    More are being cleaned and packed,
    Yes the Z axis bearings and 70mm bolts are included ;)
     
    #358 Robert Hummel, Nov 5, 2014
  29. João Fernandes

    João Fernandes New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2014
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    I was expecting something along the lines of 0.02mm/0.05mm of accuracy, so that was really great news :)
    That solves my indecision :p

    Thanks Robert, much appreciated :)
     
    #359 João Fernandes, Nov 5, 2014
  30. Balu

    Balu Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2014
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    30
    One thing I've noticed with Ox plates is the distance to the rail of the Y axis motor mount compared to the X axes. It's a lot higher. Is there a mechanical reason for that?
     
    #360 Balu, Nov 5, 2014
Page 12 of 17

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.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice