Open Builds C Beam CNC

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Ok,
Finally made a decision on which CNC mechanism to use. The parts arrived this afternoon.

I’ve gone with the Open Builds C beam design, 500x500x250. There are several excellent videos on utube.

Plan to work on this over the weekend. I’ll bring something along for next weeks electronics Wednesday.

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Aluminium Cut Complete

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A home made saw table with calibrated stops makes it easy to cut repeatable lengths.

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looks great, what kind of CNC machine is it going to be?

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well it will be good to see some more on Wednesday

Crashman39

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This thing would be awesome for pattern-making. And it’s reasonably priced as a kit. I like the look of it and could be tempted:)

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Hi, it’s a mill. Roughly 400x350mm on the X and Y. About 100mm on the Z.

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Has been a month since the last update. The mechanical build is nearly complete.

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Hi all,
it has been some time since my last post. I am pleased to say the mill in now operational and I am making my first parts.

I’m blogging about the progress here: https://aushacker.wordpress.com/category/cnc/

Cheers,
Stephen

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Hi Stephen
looks great , i may have a project for you , i will show tomorrow night :), if your able to do it we be able to help the Kids at Kaleen High

regards
Crashman39

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After much fiddling, tweaking and loctite am pleased to report that I have successfully cut an aluminium bracket from 3mm sheet.

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