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RSW's C-Beam Build

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by RSW, Jan 3, 2017.

RSW's C-Beam Build

RSW's C-Beam Build

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by RSW, Jan 3, 2017.

I built a CNC Router using 3/4 MDF, 1/8 aluminum angle for bearing races and various other odds and ends. I learned a lot about how not to build a CNC router. I found Openbuilds.com and decided to build a C-Beam for my first build. The long term idea is to use this machine to build custom plates for and OX type machine and a 3d printer.

C-Beam CNC Router
  1. RSW

    RSW New
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    RSW published a new build:

    Read more about this build...
     
    #1 RSW, Jan 3, 2017
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  2. Mark Carew

    Mark Carew OpenBuilds Team
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    So many great mods and upgrades on this C-Beam Machine Build, really well done job! @RSW thanks for taking the time to share
    Mark
     
    #2 Mark Carew, Feb 12, 2017
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  3. Spark Concepts

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    Very nice build! Not sure if you have used the laser much, but how do you find the speed using the screw drive? I was debating about adding on to our Cbeam or making a dedicated belt driven laser... Thanks for sharing!
     
    #3 Spark Concepts, Feb 13, 2017
  4. RSW

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    Hey Michael,
    I have not used the laser on the C-Beam yet, but did use it on my old very crud screw drive CNC with pretty good results. I will be trying it on the C-Beam in the next few days and will post some results.
     
    #4 RSW, Feb 13, 2017
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    I did a quick test with the laser on the C-Beam. Still have a lot of configuration to do, but it works.

     
    #5 RSW, Feb 18, 2017
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    Hi RSW. Super build. I have been struggling with getting the Y axis range to be a bit bigger. After reading a lot and seeing your build, I get it. Could you explain to me how you figure out / measure the position of the outer wheels which stabilize the Y plate? I would love to add this to my c-beam... Would you by any chance share your modified plate design? With many thanks, David
     
    #6 dmon123, Feb 1, 2018

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