Re: My Drill/Mill has arrived!! -Allan-

Allan-

I sent you the information to your email address. Did you get it?

Jeff

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., allan_r9@h... wrote:
> Hi Jeff,
>
> For all 3 linear axis, I used opposed tapered roller bearings with a
> cinch nut and jam nut. For the Y, the bearings are close together
on
> the outboard end (where the current handwheel is). I completely
> replaced all the stock bearing mounts with my own designs to adapt
> the tapered bearings, and act as my motor mount and coupler shield.

> Instead of ball screws, I used Kerk Motion Products 3/4" screws and
> Zero Backlash nuts, though I now question this decision.
> For design, I have all the work I did in 3D solids (Cadkey). If you
> want a copy of the file, just tell me what format you can use
> (.SAT, .X_T, .IGS, ?), and where to send it (around 1MB).
>
> Allan
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cadman@p... wrote:
> > Alan,
> >
> > Can you be more specific about the ball screw conversion for the
> > Y-axis? Did you let the far end hang without a bearing block like
> it
> > is when it arives? On the Z-axis mounting. You did not use the
> > existing rack and pinion assembly? Do you have any sketches on
> your
> > ball screw conversion?
> >
> > CADMAN
> >
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., allan_r9@h... wrote:
> > > Hi Jeff,
> > >
> > > Since I ordered my Mill/Drill without the stand from Enco, I
> built
> > my
> > > own with structural tubing for legs and a 12GA top/drip tray. I
> > just
> > > cut out a rectangle under the machine base, staying inside the
> mount
> > > pattern. If I want to use flood coolant, I can just seal around
> the
> > > base to the tray. There is no way to install a nut mount for
the
> Y
> > > axis without having access to the bottom of the base. I also
> > > converted to CNC 3 axis, with the 4th on the way, and things are
> > > running very well. By the way, for the Z axis, a NEMA34 frame
> will
> > > fit nicely up inside the casting behind the quill to power a
> > > leadscrew connected to the quill collar.
> > >
> > > Enjoy,
> > > Allan
> > >
> > ?
> > > > >
> > > > > Jeff aka CADMAN