Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Sign Up

OX-Based Self-Contaned HPLV Spray Booth

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by robbell, Jul 21, 2015.

OX-Based Self-Contaned HVLP Spray Booth

OX-Based Self-Contaned HVLP Spray Booth

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by robbell, Jul 21, 2015.

A CNC HVLP spray booth based on OX.

ox cnc spraybooth hvlp
  1. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    #1 robbell, Jul 21, 2015
  2. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    2,758
    Likes Received:
    2,440
    This is going to be fantastic @robbell looking forward to following along! :thumbsup:
     
    #2 Mark Carew, Jul 21, 2015
  3. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Thanks Mark!

    One concern i have is regarding the belts for the gantry slipping under the weight since it will be mounted vertically rather than flat in a traditional CNC environment.

    One thing that helps is we have no physical contact between the gantry and the media being sprayed, so there's no additional resistance.

    I am using a large belt, and upgrading it to an everman style belt. Hopefully that will be enough, else i'll upgrade to a metal rack.

    Rob
     
    #3 robbell, Jul 21, 2015
  4. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    2,758
    Likes Received:
    2,440
    The new video is great! I really like the idea of the counter weights looking forward to seeing how you set them up to ride the bottom of the rail?
    Nice job on this build @robbell Keep up the good work :thumbsup:
    Mark
     
    #4 Mark Carew, Aug 12, 2015
    Last edited: Aug 13, 2015
  5. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Thanks @Mark Carew

    I'm happy with how it's progressing.

    Obviously with the need to get "through" my OX, my cross-bracing turned into additional Y-axis bracing, which came in handle for the counterweight sliders. I'm just using V-groove wheels for the pulleys - more than capable of taking that weight.

    The biggest issue i've had so far has been battling with Mach3 and my controller (dodgy soldering from the manufacturer / no 64-bit support / crappy LPT cables with shorted pins)... but definitely getting there.

    Though I'm not sure what you're referring to regarding "rid the bottom rail"?

    Thanks,
    Rob
     
    #5 robbell, Aug 12, 2015
  6. nate campbell

    nate campbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2015
    Messages:
    47
    Likes Received:
    17
    I think he means "ride"
     
    #6 nate campbell, Aug 12, 2015
  7. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Thanks @nate campbell - still not sure i understand the question.

    Rob
     
    #7 robbell, Aug 12, 2015
  8. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2013
    Messages:
    2,758
    Likes Received:
    2,440
    I see it now, looking closer at the video. You have the weights mounted to a couple of the gantry carts.
     
    #8 Mark Carew, Aug 13, 2015
  9. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Hi Mark,

    Yes sorry the video quality is not great.
    Will do a much better one once there's more progress.

    I used two little gantry carts and wheels. It seemed the simplest way to resolve the issue, and gave me a platform to bolt the weights to (thought they're just cable-tied, as i'm going to use different weights).

    Thanks,
    Rob
     
    #9 robbell, Aug 13, 2015
  10. Paruk

    Paruk Journeyman
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2014
    Messages:
    397
    Likes Received:
    149
    Mach3 is 32bit software and won't work reliable on 64bit systems. If you get it running on 64bit, you can wait for disaster to happen at some point, sooner or later.
     
    #10 Paruk, Aug 13, 2015
  11. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Thanks @Prauk - yes i installed a 32-bit version of Windows after i discovered that, but i still had problems with my slave axis, but narrowed the issue to the controller itself (ie - didn't matter what inputs it received, some axis' simply didn't respond).
    I resoldered any points that looked suspect and finally got it working.

    I then had an issue with a shorted pin on one axis making it move only in one direction (after much debugging, first thinking it was a software issue).

    Rob
     
    #11 robbell, Aug 13, 2015
  12. Ronald van Arkel

    Ronald van Arkel Veteran
    Staff Member Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Messages:
    472
    Likes Received:
    245
    Hello Rob,

    Can you post the drawing or take a photo how the two V-Slots are put against each other to get the 8 feet / 2440mm? That would be great!

    Thank you!

    -Ronald
     
    #12 Ronald van Arkel, Sep 17, 2015
  13. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Hi Ronald,

    They're actually one-piece. I can obtain 2400mm lengths of v-rail here.

    Rob
     
    #13 robbell, Sep 17, 2015
  14. Ronald van Arkel

    Ronald van Arkel Veteran
    Staff Member Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Messages:
    472
    Likes Received:
    245
    Darn Chinese! :ROFL::blackeye:

    Well, I can't go that way as I sopport OpenBuilds 101% ;). Thank you any way, I'll keep an eye on your project for sure, keep up the great work and thank you!

    -Ronald:)
     
    #14 Ronald van Arkel, Sep 17, 2015
  15. robbell

    robbell New
    Builder

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2015
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    10
    Oh really? I didn't realise they weren't genuine OpenBuilds rails... i just got them from http://www.makerstore.com.au/

    Here in Australia things are hard enough to get, so i don't usually pay too much attention.

    Rob
     
    #15 robbell, Sep 17, 2015
  16. Ronald van Arkel

    Ronald van Arkel Veteran
    Staff Member Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    May 7, 2014
    Messages:
    472
    Likes Received:
    245
    Don't know, but at the OpenBuilds stores you only get up to 1500mm. Might have been a special order, I can't tell.

    I know the struggle to get the nice stuff, same here in Mexico and that's why I opened a store here with the same prices as in the USA (plus import cost, can't do much about that). I saw that Australia is in the same market sector as Latin America; they make stuff only to be sold in Australia and Latin America, like motor bikes and some electronics (Tv´s, amps) and it's not even coming close in quality than the stuff for the "1st world" like Europe and the USA.

    -Ronald
     
    #16 Ronald van Arkel, Sep 17, 2015
  17. Motions

    Motions Well-Known
    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2014
    Messages:
    53
    Likes Received:
    49
    Hey Rob. I see you're using the dual meshing belt. How do you like this? I bought new belts and pulleys last year for that very thing but never took the time to switch over.
     
    #17 Motions, Dec 7, 2015

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