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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

OX AI

OX AI

Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Robert Hummel, Feb 3, 2014.

This will be an Aluminum OX build. Plates and all design credit goes to Mark from open builds. I may add my own touches but mainly this is to see how Aluminum plates perform

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  1. Robert Hummel

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    Milling away :)
    Pic of the rough mill, second operation is the finishing pass and cut out ;)
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    On to the next plates for the x
    Milled 3 of the first, cleaning and tapping the holes as these mill ;)
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    We'll with in my time frame :D
     
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    And that's a night of milling ;)
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    Back to my 3D printer and Stinger projects till tomorrow :)
     
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    Ends supports milling as I post ;)
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    Hi Robert.
    I know you really are a busy man, but can you get back to me with a price when you're free?

    Cheers
    Gray
     
    #215 GrayUK, Jul 5, 2014
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    What's happened with the files?
     
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  7. Robert Hummel

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    I will be posting the files in sketchup format with the cam operations in place so the sketchucam plug-in will be required.
    I just need to find time to sit down at the PC and upload things lol so little time
    I do almost everything on my phone :p
     
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    All the left supports done!
    On to the right :)
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    Hi Robert! Is it possible to buy aluminium parts for the OX from you? If so, what would it cost?

    Edit: PM me at [email protected]

    Best Regards / Jimmy Alenius
     
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    All end supports milled
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    Z axis plates are next :)
     
    #220 Robert Hummel, Jul 7, 2014
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    Main plates milling now.
    Little behind due to some work for a friend that will always come first :)
    Fresh off the mill and holes tapped :)
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    Z Axis plates are done and fit NEMA23 motors / have tapped holes for nut less install
    All that's left are the left main plates and belt clips along with clean up to remove scuff marks
    If I have enough 65mm M5 on hand I will also include 4 in each kit.
    If I get more acrylic in time I will also include spacers for all motors.
     
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    Have you a price incl. shipping to Sweden?
     
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    I'm going to the post tomorrow, I will get the quote in person so it's right.
    Estaminet software on the site sucks and always says more :/
     
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    Great! Need to know before I put an order :)
     
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    I am interested in a set of OX plates shipped to FLA. Price and availability is greatly appreciated.
     
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    Hello Robert
    Do you still have a scratch and dig set? If not how long is your list for a regular set? Can you please mail at [email protected].

    Terje
     
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    Hi Robert, I would like to buy from you an OX kit. I wrote you a PM through the openbuilds.com platform.

    Thanks and regards, Joe
     
    #228 joe.carson, Jul 28, 2014
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    The kits are back on track and will be done soon, the Z plate will accept Nema 17 and 23
    I am milling the last plates now and then it's just clean-up
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    Since the demand is going crazy again I will be milling more after these, but it takes time that is limited for me so please bare with me and I will try to get as many of you going on your OX as possible.
    The three kits are now spoken for I'm sure, so a wait time on the next sets will be no less then two weeks.
     
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    Hi Robert.
    They look sooooo good! Don't they? :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

    Gray
     
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    Indeed !
    Milling the last left main plate now
    Then the clips and motor spacers :)
    The rest is clean up and packing ;)
     
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    Hi Robert,

    I provided as PM my full shipping address to determine the shipping costs.

    Thanks for your help.

    Best Regards
    Joe
     
    #233 joe.carson, Jul 30, 2014
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    Got it :)
    I will be picking up the 1/8 plate to mill the belt clips today.
    Once I have the kits done and packed I will be know shipping cost, I don't know the end weight of the packages yet
     
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    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you.

    Best Regards / Joe
     
    #235 joe.carson, Jul 31, 2014
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    Clips done!
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    On to the spacers and then a bunch of cleaning
     
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    Hi Robert

    Please will you share your process for cleaning the aluminium. I am sure you have perfected an efficient methodology for getting it done quickly.

    Thanks very much.
     
    #237 Dave Millard, Aug 1, 2014
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    A sanding block, wire brush, 600,800 grit wet paper and dish soap.
    Wire brush in the drill using no pressure in one direction.
    Then wet sand in one direction 600 then 800 using dish soap and water ,rinse and dry :)

    I am in the middle of building a bead blasting box and saving for a good compressor to get even flow.
    Then the finish will be just awesome.

    I may even do a one of set in gold paint finish after it's done ;)
     
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    I am surprised you haven't anodised them
     
    #239 GrayUK, Aug 1, 2014
  30. Robert Hummel

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    :) lol that is also in the works, got my hands on some awesome power resistors that will work perfect
     
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