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LR/BS CNC Router

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Ptiwee, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. MapleCreekVermont

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    This machine looks really well thought out. Obviously I’m replaying to a pretty old thread here but of all the builds on the site this one checks all the boxes for me. One question I have is how will different thickness plates affect the design? For example if I laser cut the plate spit of .25” steel will a change in the plate thickness require changing other dimensions in the build?
     
  2. Giarc

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    Some things I can think of would be that the ball screws may be a little longer than needed with thinner plates. So you may need longer spacers on the stepper motor mounts. Or, if possible, run the extra screw length out the hole at the end away from the steppers. Probably not ideal though. You could also get away with shorter plate mounting screws. Other screw lengths may also need changing.
     

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