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Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by that-jim, Nov 26, 2022.

Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by that-jim, Nov 26, 2022.

Z-Axis Upgrade For My Sphinx

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  1. that-jim

    that-jim Journeyman
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    #1 that-jim, Nov 26, 2022
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    That looks awesome! I can't see what type of screw you are using, is it a lead screw or ball screw?
     
    #2 Brian Slee, Nov 27, 2022
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    I am reusing the lead screw that I have. The existing lead screw z-axis worked well but the way it was built took up a lot of the z clearance. The clearance issue is the main thing I want to fix and I would like to reuse as many parts as possible.
     
    #3 that-jim, Nov 27, 2022
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    [QUOTE="that-jim, post: 129776, member: 152515"I would like to reuse as many parts as possible.[/QUOTE]

    I hear ya on that one. I am trying to finish my z axis for Heavy Metal as we speak and I have quite a few recycled parts hanging in the mix. You mentioned a preference for 6061 grade Al. I am having a devil of a time with my plates due to the fact that the motor on my vertical mill is down and out. I have probably wasted a couple of feet of my 1/4 by 5" stock trying to hand jam it. I would gladly trade you some for some assistance with my plates if you are interested.
     
    #4 Brian Slee, Nov 27, 2022
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    I will send you a message.
     
    #5 that-jim, Nov 27, 2022
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    Wow, looks nice did you also design the rest of the axis/plates?
    what bearings and rails did you use ?
    Thanks
    vic

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    #6 vicf, Nov 29, 2022
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    Thanks, I only designed the three plates that for the z-axiz upgrade. the original plates for the machine came from blue ox solutions.

    I used MGN12 rails and bearings, I used cheap ones from ebay but the have served well...
     
    #7 that-jim, Nov 29, 2022
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    thanks
     
    #8 vicf, Nov 29, 2022
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    Awesome!
     
    #9 JasonSh, Feb 2, 2023
  10. that-jim

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    I have had a couple of requests for the files for the plates from this build so I have added the fusion 360 and step files for everything to the files section.
     
    #10 that-jim, Jul 5, 2023
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