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Aluminum Ox

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by richthorn, Mar 15, 2014.

Aluminum Ox

Aluminum Ox

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by richthorn, Mar 15, 2014.

I have been looking for a good solid kit to build off of for some time and when I saw the Ox buildlog I knew I had to have one. Ordered most of the pieces from Open Builds and started planning. Had a nice gentleman named Chris cut the required plates from 6061 aluminum for me (he sells them on eBay now if you're interested) and got to work.

Ox CNC Gecko G540 Open Builds VSlot Router
  1. richthorn

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    richthorn published a new build:

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    #1 richthorn, Mar 15, 2014
  2. Mark Carew

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    Well done Richthorn! Looks like you have the speeds dial in on this OX.
    What are you using for the controller? EDIT: I see your using the Gecko G540 nice!
    Keep up the good work
    p.s. gave you 5 star rating but spelled your name Richard sorry about that ;)
     
    #2 Mark Carew, Mar 15, 2014
  3. richthorn

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    Well it is my name so we won't fault you :thumbsup:

    I'm using a Gecko G540 and some 380oz/in motors. The company I ordered from had some more powerful motors but they were 3/8" shaft and wouldn't work with the pulleys so I went with these guys but I'm not complaining. Should be a seriously capable machine once I slow it down a bit on the feedrate for cutting.
     
    #3 richthorn, Mar 15, 2014
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    they are more then enough for sure!:thumbsup: Sounds like a great setup for this machine, looking forward to your first cuts. :)
     
    #4 Mark Carew, Mar 15, 2014
  5. richthorn

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    Just tested the X-Axis at 1000IPM and it didn't miss a single step. Quite the machine you designed :thumbsup:
     
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    Thanks @richthorn :thumbsup: Glad your liking it and I hope it brings you as much fun as it does for me!
     
    #6 Mark Carew, Mar 18, 2014
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    What mounting plates are you using for the z-axis motor?
     
    #7 brjig, May 26, 2014
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    Can you tell me with specific steppers you used with this build and where you bought them? Also wondering where you picked up your 18 tooth pulley's for the drives?
     
    #8 SlowBipe, Aug 3, 2014

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