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Advice please,router,milling build

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Panther, Apr 12, 2020.

  1. Panther

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    Hello All,
    This is my first post hopefully I am posting my request in the right section I am looking to build a heavy duty router so I can also mill metal on it I am thinking 4'x4' metal frame using 1/2 inch and 3/8 flat bars,I been reading on many forums which made me very confused l am thinking to use nema 23 close loop motors on x,y axis 4.2 kw water cooled spindle 30mm linear rails and 1 inch no backlash ball screw for control I will use mach3 software please guide me if this will work fine for me or there is any better setup,waiting for the answer.
    Thanks
     
  2. Giarc

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    Do you have a CAD drawing we could see to get an idea of how it will be put together?
     
  3. Rick 2.0

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    For something that large you'll probably need to go with structural steel tubing to get it anywhere near stiff enough.
     
  4. Panther

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    Thanks guys,I have no drawings yet will look drawings on internet then modify it to my requirement (start learning 360 cad drawing)I am going to use 1/2 inch and 3/8 steel plates flat bar,I did looked drawings here on the forum but I couldn't find anything(maybe I am new to the forum) it will be really helpful if someone can post drawing links here I need also advice about electronics and motion.
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